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poka-yoke

noun/ˌpoʊkə ˈjoʊkeɪ/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A design feature or fixture that makes an error physically impossible or instantly obvious.

A simple poka-yoke on the jig means the bracket only seats one way, so it can't go in backwards.

Similar: mistake-proofing, error-proofing

Topic: Operations in Business English

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