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Meaning of Redundancy

The state of being not needed or unnecessary, especially in language or employment.

In simple words: Having more than is needed; unnecessary repetition.

Redundancy in a sentence

  • The report contained a lot of redundancy that made it hard to read.
  • In programming, redundancy can lead to inefficient code.
  • The company's layoffs were a response to financial redundancy.
  • Avoid redundancy in your writing to keep it clear and concise.
  • Redundancy in communication can cause misunderstanding.

How to use Redundancy

Often used in formal contexts, particularly in business or technical discussions. Avoid using in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'redundancy' as 'really extra' - too much of something.

Related words

Collocations with Redundancy

  • avoid redundancy
  • semantic redundancy
  • job redundancy
  • redundancy payment
  • redundancy in language

Synonyms for Redundancy

Common mistakes with Redundancy

  • Confused with 'redundant' - 'redundancy' is a noun, while 'redundant' is an adjective.
  • Using in an informal context - 'redundancy' is not commonly used in casual speech.
  • Confusing redundancy in job contexts with redundancy in language.

Compare Redundancy with Repetition, Surplus, Excess

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Frequently asked questions about Redundancy

What does Redundancy mean?

Having more than is needed; unnecessary repetition.

What is the definition of Redundancy?

The state of being not needed or unnecessary, especially in language or employment.

How do you use Redundancy in a sentence?

The report contained a lot of redundancy that made it hard to read.

Can you give another example of Redundancy?

In programming, redundancy can lead to inefficient code.

What are synonyms for Redundancy?

Common alternatives include superfluity, unnecessariness, repetition, surplus, excess.

What words go with Redundancy?

It commonly pairs with avoid redundancy, semantic redundancy, job redundancy, redundancy payment, redundancy in language.

What are common mistakes when using Redundancy?

Confused with 'redundant' - 'redundancy' is a noun, while 'redundant' is an adjective. Using in an informal context - 'redundancy' is not commonly used in casual speech. Confusing redundancy in job contexts with redundancy in language.

How do you pronounce Redundancy?

US: //rɪˈdʌndənsi//, UK: //rɪˈdʌndənsi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Redundancy formal or informal?

"Redundancy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Redundancy?

Often used in formal contexts, particularly in business or technical discussions. Avoid using in casual conversations.