REDUNDANCY
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Redundancy.
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Redundancy - as a noun
Repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission
The attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
Example: "The use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
redundanceHypernyms (Closely Related)
embarrassmentoverplusplethorasuperfluityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one component fails
Repetition of an act needlessly
Example Sentences
"The use of the word 'just' in the sentence was a redundancy since it didn't add any meaning."
"The redundancy of having two similar departments led to a merger."
"He lost his job due to redundancy when the company restructured."
"The author's excessive use of adjectives was seen as a redundancy by critics."
"The IT system had built-in redundancy to ensure uninterrupted service."
Word Game Points
Is REDUNDANCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, redundancy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REDUNDANCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is REDUNDANCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, redundancy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREDUNDANCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is REDUNDANCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, redundancy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREDUNDANCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.