English · Science & Technology
redundancy
/rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/
[/rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/]
backup duplication
Advancednoun
Definition
The inclusion of extra components or systems that serve as backups in case of failure.
Example
Building redundancy into the network means a single failure won't take everything offline.
Building redundancy into the network means a single failure won't take everything offline.
Etymology
From Latin 'redundare' (to overflow); the engineering reliability sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in engineering, IT systems, and risk management.