human factors

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
: ergonomics sense 1

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However, the discussion often overlooks the crucial patient-doctor relationship and human factors. — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Her background includes industrial engineering, with a focus on human factors, biomechanics, and ergonomics. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 There’s human beings to prevent these things, and then there are human factors, elements to prevent these things. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026 The investigation authority will collect further data and conduct analysis focusing on issues such as those related to aircraft systems and performance, conditions of the engines, maintenance records and human factors. — CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for human factors

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of human factors was in 1946

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human factors

noun, plural in form but singular in construction
: ergonomics
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