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  2. Fail-safe - Wikipedia

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    If the arresting wires fail to capture the aircraft, it is able to take off again; this is an example of fail-safe practice. [10] In railway signalling signals which are not in active use for a train are required to be kept in the 'danger' position. The default position of every controlled absolute signal is therefore "danger", and therefore a ...

  3. Falsifiability - Wikipedia

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    For example, he pointed out that, if a specific way is given to trap the neutrino, then, at the level of the language, the statement is falsifiable, because "no neutrino was detected after using this specific way" formally contradicts it (and it is inter-subjectively-verifiable—people can repeat the experiment).

  4. False evidence - Wikipedia

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    Forged evidence - an item or information manufactured, or altered, to support some agenda, is not admissible in many courts, including U.S. criminal courts.; Planted evidence - an item or information which has been moved, or planted at a scene, to seem related to the accused party, is not admissible in many courts, including U.S. criminal courts.

  5. Idiot-proof - Wikipedia

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    Perhaps for the same reason, "foolproof" is now a formal term, whereas "idiot-proof" remains informal. Several Murphy's law adages claim that idiot-proof systems cannot be made, for example "Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool" and "If you make something idiot-proof, someone will just make a better idiot."

  6. Safety-critical system - Wikipedia

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    Fail-soft systems are able to continue operating on an interim basis with reduced efficiency in case of failure. [11] Most spare tires are an example of this: They usually come with certain restrictions (e.g. a speed restriction) and lead to lower fuel economy. Another example is the "Safe Mode" found in most Windows operating systems.

  7. 30 Fail-Proof Tech Gift Ideas That Are Better Than ... - AOL

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    30 Fail-Proof Tech Gift Ideas That Are Better Than Whatever ChatGPT Probably Said. Megan Uy. September 19, 2024 at 8:36 AM. Trust, Tech Gifts Are the Way to His Heart Design by Khadija Horton

  8. Foolproof - Wikipedia

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    Foolproof is a synonym for idiot-proof, an assurance, meaning a device that can't be damaged by improper use, and may refer to: Foolproof, a 2003 Canadian heist film "Foolproof", a 1996 song by Canadian country music group Desert Dolphins "Foolproof", a 2021 song by Hayden James, Gorgon City and Nat Dunn; FoolProof, a financial education initiative

  9. False accusation - Wikipedia

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    A false accusation is a claim or allegation of wrongdoing that is untrue and/or otherwise unsupported by facts. [1] False accusations are also known as groundless accusations, unfounded accusations, false allegations, false claims or unsubstantiated allegations.