human error

American  

[hyoo-muhn er-er] / ˈhju mən ˈɛr ər /

noun

• human errors
  plural

1. a mistake made by a human worker or the propensity of humans to make such mistakes, as opposed to the failure of mechanical or electronic systems or devices.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• human-error
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• human errors
  plural

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Example Sentences

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human error

Puente said an AI agent would be created to oversee the system and "minimise the possibility of human error", describing the proposal as unprecedented.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating whether ice and turbulence contributed to the crash, and whether human error played a role.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The train drivers’ union responded that regardless of any subsequent human error, the LZB system that had already malfunctioned caused the dangerous situation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

I’ve walked into plenty of busy restaurants where the prevailing atmosphere suggested human error was the expectation rather than the exception, and a kiosk felt like a little gift.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

“This is where human error creeps in,” Beryl says.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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