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Meanings of redundant in English

More than is needed, desired, or required.

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Usage of redundant in English
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Chrysler said redundant control systems within the Jefferson North plant ensured quality.
Reuters
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It's also going to be difficult for those currently redundant,' he said.
The Departure
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SIPTU has called for new legislation to improve compensation for redundant workers.
The Irish Times
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According to one source, about 11 staff members are being made redundant.
The Guardian
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But could developments in contactless payment technology risk leaving it looking redundant?
The Guardian
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He had also scoped out the internal security measures, the redundant systems.
Hostile intent
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Much of what Twitter has to say is, of course, totally redundant.
The Irish Times
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Mr Hunt said 850 people across Adams will be made redundant immediately.
The Irish Times
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The questions it asked seemed at times to be irrelevant, then redundant.
Wired
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A number of employees at Independent Print Limited will be made redundant.
The Guardian
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All 31 employees are understood to have been made redundant this week.
The Irish Times
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Regarding the former, to say that Beyonce looks terrific is probably redundant.
Reuters
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Multiple, often redundant pathways and processes exist to regulate these renal functions.
Pubmed
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Some of the workers took voluntary retirement, while others were made redundant.
Reuters
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But at the risk of being redundant, this is not your place.
The devil's heart
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The people wanted a leaner Cabinet, with fewer ministers occupying redundant posts.
The South African
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