redundancy

noun
UK: /rɪˈdʌndən.si/
US: /rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/

  1. When something is unnecessary because it is more than what is needed.

    1. There is too much redundancy in this report, it needs to be shorter.
    2. The project manager eliminated redundancy by combining similar tasks into one streamlined process.

  2. The state of being no longer employed because your employer does not need you.

    1. Many workers faced redundancy as the company restructured its departments.
    2. She received a generous redundancy package after 20 years of service to the organization.

  3. The inclusion of extra components which are not strictly necessary to functioning, in case of failure in other components.

    1. The system has built-in redundancy to prevent data loss during a power outage.
    2. This type of redundancy is crucial in aviation to ensure safety in critical situations.

Synonyms

repetition dismissal excess layoff duplication

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "redundancy" in English means: When something is unnecessary because it is more than what is needed., The state of being no longer employed because your employer does not need you., The inclusion of extra components which are not strictly necessary to functioning, in case of failure in other components..

The phonetic transcription of "redundancy" is /rɪˈdʌndən.si/ in British English and /rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "redundancy": repetition, dismissal, excess, layoff, duplication.

Example usage of "redundancy": "There is too much redundancy in this report, it needs to be shorter.". More examples on the page.