redundantcoding
nounRedundant coding means writing the same instructions more than once when you only need them once.
The teacher showed us that redundant coding makes a program longer and harder to fix.
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2. In biology, redundant coding describes when several gene sequences carry the same instruction so the cell still works if one is damaged.
Scientists found redundant coding in the DNA that protects the organism from errors.
3. In engineering, redundant coding means adding backup signals or instructions so a system keeps working if one part fails.
The airplane's redundant coding lets the backup computer take over instantly.
4. In data storage, redundant coding means saving extra copies of information to prevent loss.
The server uses redundant coding so your photos are safe even if a disk breaks.