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REDUNDANCY

(noun)

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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)
redundance14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
embarrassment19overplus13plethora13superfluity19
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is REDUNDANCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, redundancy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
REDUNDANCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is REDUNDANCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, redundancy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REDUNDANCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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