human factors

noun

plural in form but singular in construction

Examples of human factors in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 Organizations that address this question systematically at the intersection of vehicle architecture, digital infrastructure and human factors will define the next phase of mobility. Gjoko Muratovski, Forbes.com, 12 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

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of human factors was in 1946

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Human factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20factors. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

human factors

noun, plural in form but singular in construction
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster