human error
noun
: a person's mistake rather than on the failure of a machine
The accident was blamed on human error.
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By automating redundant tasks, companies can reduce labor costs, eliminate human error, enhance scalability and cultivate a culture of innovation.
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Adnan Ghaffar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Plus, it’s more consistently applied and eliminates the possibility of human error from an imperfect spraying technique.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2025
For example, a system that supports remote updates ensures that security patches and compliance changes are applied uniformly across all locations, reducing the risk of human error and inconsistent policies.
—Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Crash investigations are ongoing, but aviation experts agree that some degree of human error played a role—maybe in the cockpits, maybe in the tower.
—Adrienne Bernhard, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
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Adnan Ghaffar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Plus, it’s more consistently applied and eliminates the possibility of human error from an imperfect spraying technique.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 June 2025
For example, a system that supports remote updates ensures that security patches and compliance changes are applied uniformly across all locations, reducing the risk of human error and inconsistent policies.
—Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Crash investigations are ongoing, but aviation experts agree that some degree of human error played a role—maybe in the cockpits, maybe in the tower.
—Adrienne Bernhard, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
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“Human error.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20error. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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