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redundancy
[ ri-duhn-duhn-see ]
/ rɪˈdʌn dən si /
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noun, plural re·dun·dan·cies.
the state of being redundant.
superfluous repetition or overlapping, especially of words.
a redundant thing, part, or amount; superfluity.
the provision of additional or duplicate systems, equipment, etc., that function in case an operating part or system fails, as in a spacecraft.
Linguistics.
- the inclusion of more information than is necessary for communication, as in those cars, where both words are marked for plurality.
- the additional, predictable information so included.
- the degree of predictability thereby created.
Chiefly British.
- the condition or fact of being unemployed; unemployment.
- a layoff.
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Sometimes re·dun·dance .
Origin of redundancy
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH redundancy
redundancy , tautologyWords nearby redundancy
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British Dictionary definitions for redundancy
redundancy
/ (rɪˈdʌndənsɪ) /
noun plural -cies
- the state or condition of being redundant or superfluous, esp superfluous in one's job
- (as modifier)a redundancy payment
excessive proliferation or profusion, esp of superfluity
duplication of components in electronic or mechanical equipment so that operations can continue following failure of a part
repetition of information or inclusion of additional information to reduce errors in telecommunication transmissions and computer processing
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Cultural definitions for redundancy
redundancy
Unnecessary repetition in speech or writing. The expression freedom and liberty is redundant.
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