erg
noun
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Definition of erg
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a centimeter-gram-second unit of work equal to the work done by a force of one dyne acting through a distance of one centimeter and equivalent to 10−7 joule
erg-
combining form
variants:
or ergo-
Definition of erg- (Entry 2 of 2)
: work
ergometer
Examples of erg in a Sentence
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My first step before hitting the water was to learn the movements on an indoor rower called an erg, which is basically a handy machine that conveniently quantifies your lack of skill in numbers on a screen. — Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, "I tried to row with the Louisville Cardinals and nearly broke the boat," 11 May 2018 ERGs are an important part of Prophet’s overall strategy. — Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, "Facebook to Unveil Wireless VR Headset for the Masses," 14 July 2017 Thus the total output of the sun in its life will be about 1051 erg. — Alexis Madrigal, WIRED, "Feb. 23, 1987: ‘Quintessential’ Supernova Bursts on the Scene," 23 Feb. 2010These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'erg.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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erg
noun
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Medical Definition of erg
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a cgs unit of work equal to the work done by a force of one dyne acting through a distance of one centimeter and equivalent to 10−7 joule
ERG
abbreviationMedical Definition of ERG (Entry 2 of 2)
electroretinogram