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primary task

primary task

in ergonomics, the priority task in a situation requiring multiple-task performance. The operator is expected to allocate sufficient mental resources to the primary task to maintain an acceptable level of performance: He or she will then allocate remaining resources to other tasks. Compare secondary task.

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