Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌndənsi/
noun the use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning (e.g., see with one's eyes), redundancy is usually considered a fault of style
A1 Redundancy in a sentence means using unnecessary words or phrases that do not add any new information.
A2 In computing, redundancy refers to the duplication of critical components or functions to increase reliability.
B1 The company implemented a redundancy plan to ensure that operations could continue in case of system failures.
B2 The redundancy of having multiple backup servers proved to be crucial when the main server crashed.
C1 The redundancy of the safety systems in the nuclear power plant prevented a major disaster during the earthquake.
C2 The redundancy of the data storage system allowed for seamless recovery of information after a cyber attack.
adjective characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas
A1 Using too many words that mean the same thing can create redundancy in your writing.
A2 The company decided to eliminate redundancy in their processes to increase efficiency.
B1 The redundancy of the information in the report made it difficult to extract the key points.
B2 The redundancy of having two separate departments doing the same tasks was causing confusion.
C1 The redundancy in the system architecture was identified as a potential point of failure.
C2 The author's use of redundancy in their writing style added depth and complexity to the novel.
formal The company implemented a new system to eliminate redundancy in their processes.
informal We don't need two people doing the same job, it's just redundant.
slang Having two people on the project is totally extra, it's pure redundancy.
figurative His constant need for reassurance is a form of emotional redundancy in our relationship.
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