idiot-proof

design that attempt to avoid misuse resulting from a lack of or improper understanding
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idiot-proof

Summary

idiot-proof has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • idiot-proof is a type of design[2].
  • idiot-proof's uses is recorded as defensive design[3].

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Definition and Type

idiot-proof is a type of design[2].

Why It Matters

idiot-proof has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] idiot-proof is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_idiot-proof_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{idiot-proof}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/idiot-proof}, note = {Accessed: 2026-04-10}}
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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    "/* wbsetclaimvalue:1| */ [[Property:P279]]: [[Q1462272]], разрешение перенаправления / resolving redirect [[Q12826253]] → [[Q1462272]] ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/KrBotResolvingRedirect/Q12826253_Q14622"
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