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Definition redundancy in American English

redundancy noun

noun
/rɪˈdʌndənsi/
1

a situation in which something is not needed, especially because the same thing or a similar thing already exists

Synonyms and related words
unnecessary redundant unwanted
2

a situation in which someone is told to leave their job because they are no longer needed

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
3

the use of electronic equipment or systems designed to operate instead of another piece of equipment or system if that fails

Definition redundancy in American English