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safety factor
noun
The ratio of the maximum stress or load which something can withstand to the stress or load which it was designed to withstand under normal operation.
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"It comes down to a safety factor".
"There's no science about a safety factor.
Unfortunately, the safety factor easily becomes excessive.
Women tend to ask about claustrophobia and the safety factor.
"How will the town handle the traffic if it continues this way, and the safety factor?
The sink adds a safety factor to wash-ups by eliminating corners and hard edges.
*The Delete button is not the complete safety factor you may think it is.
"When I did show the area, there were people concerned about the safety factor," she said.
A large safety factor must also be introduced.
The procedure for selection of safety factor is explained.
These values include a safety factor of 2.0.
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