redundancy

noun

ri-ˈdən-dən(t)-sē How to pronounce redundancy (audio)
Definition of redundancynext
1
as in repetition
the use of too many words to express an idea even though the phrase "free gift" is a redundancy, many retailers still use it to assure customers that an item is really free

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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed there's a redundancy of high-priced restaurants in the area

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3
as in dismissal
chiefly British the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily several dozen employees at the London office were lost to redundancy

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Recent Examples of redundancy But investors aren't waiting around, picking up on potential redundancies and resulting frustrations and making moves on them. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 June 2026 This redundancy made sense for young, inexperienced readers. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 After Young amended the curriculum to remove one definition of slavery for third-graders for redundancy, Clark accused some board members of whitewashing history. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026 Competing effectively means eliminating product redundancies, building premium proprietary models, connecting them to popular AI tools, and delivering enterprise utility while keeping costs low. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for redundancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundancy
  1. repetition
  2. surplus
  3. dismissal
  4. repetitiveness
  5. excess
  6. firing
  7. verbosity
  8. abundance
Noun
  • For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • If the change introduces a new logic or compliance requirement, expect a longer runway, repetition and coaching in the flow of work.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of repetition
Noun
  • When energy demand is low and renewable energy supply is in surplus, the Nova Spin uses its electric motor to accelerate the steel rotor inside the unit.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Instead, the Sharks got two defensemen who are not elite and a forward who might just be a surplus to immediate needs.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of surplus
Noun
  • The insensitive promotion was swiftly canceled, leading to the CEO's dismissal, a public apology, and mandatory history training for 24,000 employees.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • But the European Court of Justice dismissal on Thursday marks the end of that process.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of dismissal
Noun
  • The repetitiveness of the plot is not helped by the many montages writer-director Yandy Laurens uses as shortcuts, instead of writing scenes that show how the central relationship is developing.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of repetitiveness
Noun
  • Attems Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, $20 Attems offers a slightly riper, more generous introduction to Friulian sauvignon blanc, but never veers into tropical excess.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of excess
Noun
  • Nieporte filed a federal lawsuit in May against human resources company ADP Totalsource for its role in his firing, seeking at least $30 million.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of firing
Noun
  • His verbosity has become a point of contention.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Clarity In the AI era, verbosity is free and clarity is expensive.
    — Ankur Shah, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of verbosity
Noun
  • May your cup runneth over—with an abundance of cute nail designs.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of abundance

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“Redundancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundancy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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