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   human

   /ˈhjuːmən/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or characteristic of humankind: "the human body" Similar anthropoidOpposite animal
   • ▪ of or characteristic of people as opposed to God or animals or machines, especially in being susceptible to weaknesses: "they are only human and therefore mistakes do occur" Similar mortalflesh and bloodfallibleweakfrailimperfectvulnerablesusceptibleerringerror-pronephysicalbodilyfleshlycarnalcorporalOpposite infallible
   • ▪ showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness: "the human side of politics is getting stronger" Similar compassionatehumanekindkindlykind-heartedconsiderateunderstandingsympathetictolerantapproachableaccessibleOpposite inhuman
   • ▪ of or belonging to the genus Homo.

   noun

   • 1. a human being.

   Word Origin late Middle Englishhumaine, from Old French humain(e), from Latin humanus, from homo ‘man, human being’. The present spelling became usual in the 18th century; compare with humane.

   Derivatives

   • 1. humanlike adjective
   • 2. humanness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of human as an adjective, noun, and prefix, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Compare human with humane and related words.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › humanHuman - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Unlike a pickle or a chipmunk, a human is a person. You can identify a human by the two legs it stands on, its upright stature, its high intelligence, and its speech that you'll understand if you're one, too.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › humanHuman Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   • put a human face on
   • — humanlike
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   /ˈhjuːmən/

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of HUMAN

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   ◊ If you put a human face on something, you make it more appealing, easier to understand, or easier to care about by connecting it to an actual person.

   •The author puts a human face on the disease by interviewing people who have it.

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   : a person — usually plural

   •a disease that affects both humans and animals

   — see picture on this page

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   /ˈhjuːmənˌlaɪk/ adjective

   •the cat's humanlike reaction

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5. online.ysu.edu › degrees › businessLearn What Human Capital Management Is and Why It Matters ...

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   1 day ago · HCM ensures that employees contribute to the organization by helping them set goals as well as providing feedback and conducting regular performance reviews. The following are essential components of human capital management: Finding the Right People for the Job – Recruitment. Attracting and hiring talent is the first phase of HCM.

6. docs.oracle.com › en › cloudDefine Payroll Elements to Process Absences - docs.oracle.com

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   Defining an absence element involves these steps: Define an absence element. Complete absence detail questions. Complete accrual liability and balance payment questions. Complete absence payment questions. Submit the element. Define element eligibility records and cost distributions.

7. www.nih.gov › news-events › nih-research-mattersHealthful diet linked to reduced risk of cognitive decline

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   2 days ago · A heart-healthy eating pattern called the MIND diet was associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline or impairment. The findings hint that eating healthy foods can play a role in protecting cognitive health. The MIND diet, which merges key features of the Mediterranean and the DASH diets, may help slow cognitive decline. Serjio / Adobe Stock.