Term: redundancy

Redundancy (noun) /rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/:

1. The state of being no longer needed or useful, often leading to a loss of a job because the position is gone. LV: atlaišana (štatu samazināšanas dēļ).
2. The inclusion of extra components that are not strictly necessary but serve as a backup in case of failure. LV: dublēšana, redundance.
3. The use of words or data that could be omitted without loss of meaning. LV: liekvārdība.

Example sentences:

1. Due to the economic crisis, the factory announced fifty redundancies last month.
2. Modern aircraft have multiple layers of redundancy in their navigation systems to ensure safety.
3. You should check your essay for redundancy to make your arguments more concise.

Common phrases:

• Data redundancy: The practice of keeping the same data in two separate places to prevent loss.”We use cloud storage to ensure data redundancy for our important files.”
• Made redundant: To lose your job because your employer no longer needs your specific role.”He was made redundant after the company automated the assembly line.”
• Built-in redundancy: A backup system designed into a machine or network from the start.”The hospital’s power grid has built-in redundancy with three backup generators.”