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n. in ergonomics, an early-warning system that uses sensors to monitor specific system attributes and some form of alert to warn the operator when deviation from the normal limits occurs. Action can then be taken to return the system attribute to its normal state. Compare check reading. —annunciate vb.

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Psychology term of the day

February 15th 2025

twin control

in a twin study, a method in which the target twin—that is, the one who has had certain experiences or training or has been exposed to the experimental condition—is compared with the twin who has not had the experiences, training, or treatment and therefore serves as a control. Also called cotwin control.