safety factor

noun

1. See factor of safety
   another name for factor of safety

Example Sentences

He didn't know it wasn't skill but the built-in safety factor, all the stabilizing mechanisms coming into play at once.

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Allowing a good safety factor, it would be well to put in a 150 horse power plant.

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Not to mention the safety factor and insurance savings and a crypt church within easy slidewalk distance.

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"They should be sending up their safety-factor flare soon," said Strong.

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