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Definition redundancy in British English

redundancy noun

noun
/rɪˈdʌndənsi/
1

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

Example

Over 500 workers face redundancy if the factory closes.

Example

Staff were offered a choice between moving or taking redundancy.

Example

It is hoped there will not be any compulsory redundancies.

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2

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

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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 British English