REDUNDANCY Definition & Meaning

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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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�y��vlog 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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Example Sentences

Cardiff Met, which employs around 1800 staff according to the latest data, said it had already implemented a range of measures to minimise the need for compulsory redundancies, but further reductions were required.

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Unite said it hoped the ballot would halt the threat of compulsory redundancies.

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RGU announced in November that 135 further redundancies could be made after 130 staff left through a voluntary severance scheme last year.

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With some union members under threat of redundancy and the declaration of a major incident just this week, the council position appears to be hardening.

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Three quarters of voters backed strike action after the university did not agree to make zero compulsory redundancies during the restructure.

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