Redundancy
Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌndənsiː/
Redundancy (noun)
- when someone loses their job because it is no longer needed.
- the use of words or actions that are not needed because they repeat something already said.
- extra systems or equipment used to keep something working if the main one fails.
Examples
- The company announced redundancy due to budget cuts.
- Redundancy affected many employees in the department.
Common collocations: face redundancy, avoid redundancy, mass redundancy, eliminate redundancy, reduce redundancy