human error
noun
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.
human errors
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pluralof human error.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Wiseman has spent a career probing the complex inner workings and painfully human errors of America’s establishments, but in marriage itself, he may have found the most fraught, mysterious and unreformable institution of all.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
My new documentary film, however, details critical human errors that fueled the flames—errors Palisadians still don’t see anyone owning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
An inquiry into the incident found a series of human errors, including a failure to disengage the ship's autopilot, was the root cause of the crash.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025
After the meeting with the minister, Kobayakawa told reporters that he planned to study ways to effectively prevent human errors while seeking advice from outside experts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
The typical accident involves seven consecutive human errors.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
