redundancy

American  

[ri-duhn-duhn-see] / rɪˈdʌn dən si /

Sometimes redundance

noun

plural

redundancies

1. the state of being redundant.

2. superfluous repetition or overlapping, especially of words.

3. a redundant thing, part, or amount; superfluity.

4. the provision of additional or duplicate systems, equipment, etc., that function in case an operating part or system fails, as in a spacecraft.

5. Linguistics.

   1. the inclusion of more information than is necessary for communication, as in those cars, where both words are marked for plurality.

   2. the additional, predictable information so included.

   3. the degree of predictability thereby created.

6. Chiefly British.

   1. the condition or fact of being unemployed; unemployment.

   2. a layoff.

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redundancy British  

/ rɪˈdʌndənsɪ /

noun

1. 1. the state or condition of being redundant or superfluous, esp superfluous in one's job

   2. ( as modifier )

      a redundancy payment

2. excessive proliferation or profusion, esp of superfluity

3. duplication of components in electronic or mechanical equipment so that operations can continue following failure of a part

4. repetition of information or inclusion of additional information to reduce errors in telecommunication transmissions and computer processing

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redundancy Cultural  

1. Unnecessary repetition in speech or writing. The expression freedom and liberty is redundant.

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Etymology

Origin of redundancy

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin redundantia “an overflowing, excess,” derivative of redundāns “overflowing, abounding”; redundant

Example Sentences

The cuts came on top of 9,000 redundancies announced the year before.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mahmood added that workers involved in the original dispute had accepted alternative employment with the same pay and same grade or had taken the offer of voluntary redundancy.

From BBC

Proponents argue that, while pricier, those approaches provide redundancy that can help keep consumers safe.

From MarketWatch

More than 70 staff and crew jobs have been lost, almost all through voluntary redundancies, Macleod says, meaning there have been some "difficult times" behind the scenes.

From BBC

Last month, it posted a 10% drop in annual profit as it recorded A$1.11 billion in one-off costs, including the penalties, impairments, and redundancy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• repetition