"Ringelmann effect" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Named after French agricultural engineer Maximilien Ringelmann who discovered the effect. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Ringelmann effect
  1. (psychology) The tendency for individual members of a group to become increasingly less productive as the size of their group increases. Wikipedia link: Maximilien Ringelmann
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