human error

noun

: a person's mistake rather than on the failure of a machine

The accident was blamed on human error.

Examples of human error in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two other animal deaths this year resulted from human error; two Malayan tapirs died after receiving toxic levels of a copper supplement. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Road infrastructure, proponents say, must encourage lower speeds – and accommodate human error. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Results are delayed in Milwaukee County, due to a human error in retrieving absentee results, and Green County, where a server error is affecting reporting. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Aside from avoiding accidents, this feature can also help drivers with more precise parking in tight spots and save cars from unnecessary cosmetic damage caused by human error. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for human error

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