Meaning of the word ergometer in English

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ergometer

US /ɝːˈɡɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɝːˈɡɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

an apparatus that measures the amount of work done by the muscles, used for exercise or for assessing physical fitness

Example:
The athlete trained on the rowing ergometer to improve endurance.
A stationary bike is a common type of ergometer.
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