redundant
Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʌndənt]
Word
Context: “excess”
(adjective) when something is no longer needed because there is already another thing that does the same job. Imagine having two copies of a book. One is enough, so the extra one is redundant.
Example
She found the extra instructions redundant because the first set was already clear.
Example
His help was not redundant; it was essential for finishing the project.
Example
Do you think having two printers in the office is redundant?
Context: “workplace”
(adjective) when a job position is no longer necessary and the person in that job might lose their job. Like if a company has too many workers for the tasks they have, someone might be made redundant.
Example
The company had to make some positions redundant due to a decrease in sales.
Example
She was not made redundant; she played an important role in the team's success.
Example
How does the company decide which positions are redundant?
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