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redundancy

noun

rɪˈdʌndənsi

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Extra or alternative components added to a system to prevent failure

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

Cloud storage ensures redundancy to prevent data loss.

superfluity, repetition, duplication, excess, backup

Entry 1

superfluity, repetition

Entry 2

duplication, excess, backup

necessity, requirement, scarcity, insufficiency, essentiality

Entry 1

necessity, requirement

Entry 2

scarcity, insufficiency, essentiality

A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.

a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored

A person who is studying at a school or university.

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especia...