safety factor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The early-stage trials are about determining the safety factor and efficacy to a small extent, Kumar said.
From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023
“It’s going to be open air. We’re definitely spearheading the safety factor because things are so ever-changing.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2021
The telescope’s cables were designed with a safety factor of just over two, so everyday loads on the cables would be less than half of the load that would break them.
From Science Magazine • Jan. 14, 2021
“And if I’m going to be criticized, I’m going to be criticized for leaning more toward the safety factor than the competitive factor.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2020
This was really as far as he could go while still retaining some kind of safety factor on their hazardous assignment.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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