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redundant

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʌndənt]

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Learn how to use redundant in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce redundant

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʌndənt]

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