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

More than once the double and even triple redundancy embedded in the UX had me doubting my sanity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Archer says safety is a top priority, and its aircraft are designed with redundancy across critical systems to prevent incidents.

From Los Angeles Times

Chris Hamilton, who was a union representative for Unite during the redundancy process at Grangemouth, said that while any funding was welcome more detail was needed to make the latest announcement more than "glossy PR".

From BBC

Administrators PwC said the shops would stay open while "operations are wound down", but added there would be redundancies.

From BBC

Almost all the other jobs data was also positive - the employment rate was up, economic inactivity was down and redundancies remain well below the long-term trend.

From BBC

Related Words

• repetition