Redundancy

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌndənsiː/

Redundancy (noun)

  1. when someone loses their job because it is no longer needed.
  2. the use of words or actions that are not needed because they repeat something already said.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Redundancy

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Redundancy

  • when discussing essential elements
  • when referring to lack or insufficiency