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The avionics engineer installed a redundant power supply to guarantee that the navigation display would remain functional if the primary generator failed. In this sentence, redundant most nearly means which of the following?

  1. A
    useless
  2. duplicateCevap
  3. C
    primary
  4. D
    reluctant

Cevap

In this context, 'redundant' most nearly means duplicate.
The sentence explains that the component was added to keep systems running if the main power source failed. In technical and mechanical environments, a redundant system is a duplicate or secondary backup unit.

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1
Examine the sentence for clues regarding the purpose of the redundant power supply.
The sentence explains that the unit was installed to ensure navigation functions 'if the primary generator failed.'
Identifying the conditional relationship reveals how the target word functions in this technical scenario.
2
Determine the specific contextual definition of 'redundant.'
In engineering contexts, redundancy refers to having an extra, duplicate system serving as a backup.
Prevents confusing the technical meaning with the informal meaning of being unnecessary or superfluous.
3
Match the contextual definition to the correct option.
The word 'duplicate' directly corresponds to a secondary, backup unit.
Ensures precise semantic alignment with the sentence context.

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Using context clues to determine the precise technical synonym of a polysemous word
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Context Clues for Synonyms

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