 ##  [Human Error](/human-error) 

  ##  [Human Error](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/human-error-0) 

  
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**Engineering &amp; Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 
Definition

An unintended action, omission or decision by an individual or team that causes a deviation from intended procedures, system states or safety boundaries, occurring because of cognitive limitations, misperception, poor interface design, inadequate training, workload, stress or organizational factors.