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Redundancy
reh-DUN-dun-see
/rɪˈdʌndənsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Redundancy
Dictionary meaning
In employment law, dismissal due to a position no longer being needed.
Examples
- The restructuring led to redundancy for 30% of the workforce.
British: 'redundancy' is the common term. American: 'layoff' is more common.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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