human factors

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
: ergonomics sense 1

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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 otters feed primarily on fish and can have a sizable impact on fish populations, including those that are also threatened by human factors, researchers said. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 The results described how transformation success depends not only on new technology, but also on how human factors, data and smart design shape those investments. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025 Her background includes industrial engineering, with a focus on human factors, biomechanics, and ergonomics. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 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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