human error
noun
: a person's mistake rather than on the failure of a machine
The accident was blamed on human error.
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For example, by automating repetitive tasks like membership renewals, prescription drug refills, or changes of address, human error can be reduced, and resource allocation can be optimized—which is key in a world where employment can be difficult to fulfill.
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Tim Houlne, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The story delves into the perilous aftermath of a split-second medical decision from surgeon Elizabeth Taylor (Banks), unfolding a thrilling exploration of the fatal ripple effects triggered by a single human error.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024
That’s not an irrational fear: embryos are destroyed all the time in the fertility world, either purposely (perhaps because a patient no longer wishes to pay for storage, or because the embryo is unlikely to result in a healthy pregnancy) or because of human error.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
According to the Verizon report, human error accounts for 68% of incidents, including employees falling victim to phishing attacks and mishandling data internally.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
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Tim Houlne, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The story delves into the perilous aftermath of a split-second medical decision from surgeon Elizabeth Taylor (Banks), unfolding a thrilling exploration of the fatal ripple effects triggered by a single human error.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024
That’s not an irrational fear: embryos are destroyed all the time in the fertility world, either purposely (perhaps because a patient no longer wishes to pay for storage, or because the embryo is unlikely to result in a healthy pregnancy) or because of human error.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
According to the Verizon report, human error accounts for 68% of incidents, including employees falling victim to phishing attacks and mishandling data internally.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
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