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redundancy

[ ri-duhn-duhn-see ]

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noun

plural redundancies.

the state of being redundant.
superfluous repetition or overlapping, especially of words.
a redundant thing, part, or amount; superfluity.
the provision of additional or duplicate systems, equipment, etc., that function in case an operating part or system fails, as in a spacecraft.
Linguistics.
1. the inclusion of more information than is necessary for communication, as in those cars, where both words are marked for plurality.
2. the additional, predictable information so included.
3. the degree of predictability thereby created.
Chiefly British.
1. the condition or fact of being unemployed; unemployment.
2. a layoff.

redundancy

/ ��ɪˈ��ʌ�Ի�ə�Բ�ɪ /

noun

1. the state or condition of being redundant or superfluous, esp superfluous in one's job
2. ( as modifier )
  a redundancy payment
excessive proliferation or profusion, esp of superfluity
duplication of components in electronic or mechanical equipment so that operations can continue following failure of a part
repetition of information or inclusion of additional information to reduce errors in telecommunication transmissions and computer processing

redundancy

Unnecessary repetition in speech or writing. The expression freedom and liberty is redundant.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of redundancy¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin redundantia “an overflowing, excess,” derivative of ��ܲԻ��Բ� “overflowing, abounding”; redundant

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The university is planning to axe up to 400 jobs, and has already cut 148 through a voluntary redundancy scheme.

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Lisa Coulson, interim chief commercial officer, said it had been a "difficult and worrying time for staff and their families" and the redundancy consultation would close "without action".

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In Pasadena, officials also focused on the idea of redundancy: making sure there were several ways to reach residents with critical updates.

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The pre-school, which admits 38 children in two daily sessions, has also notified its four staff that they face redundancy.

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A consultation on plans for compulsory redundancies affecting up to 72 refuse staff began on 3 April.

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