1. not needed because something else serves the same purpose; unnecessary
2. using more words than necessary; repetitive
3. no longer employed because a job is no longer necessary
Usage: British

Examples

• The backup system made the old equipment redundant.
• His essay was full of redundant phrases that could be removed.
• The phrase ‘free gift’ is redundant since gifts are always free.
• After the merger, many positions became redundant.
• The safety features include redundant controls in case one fails.
• She was made redundant when the company downsized.
• The report contained redundant information that had already been covered.