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redundancy

re·dun·dancy

UK/ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ US/ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ uncommon uk

noun

1.

repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission

2.

the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded

  • “the use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers”
Synonyms
3.

(electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails

Origin

From redundant + -cy.

Phrases

  • Common Access Redundancy Protocol
  • cyclic redundancy check
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • redundancy check

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