human factors

noun

The application of psychological and physiological principles to the engineering and design of products, processes, and systems, so as to reduce human error, increase productivity, and enhance safety and comfort.

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nounhuman factors pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyThe application of psychological and physiological principles to the engineering and design of products, processes, and systems, so as to reduce human error, increase productivity, and enhance safety and comfort.

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APA

human factors. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/human%20factors

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“human factors.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/human%20factors. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “human factors,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/human%20factors.

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