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affinity

n.

1. an inherent attraction to or liking for a particular person, place, or thing, often based on some commonality. See elective affinity.

2. relationship by marriage or adoption rather than blood. Compare consanguinity.

3. in pharmacology, see binding affinity.

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February 25th 2025

error of commission

error of commission

a category of human error in which an operator performs an incorrect or additional action, such as pressing a control button twice, leading to inappropriate or duplicate performance of a function. Compare error of omission.