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fault-tolerant


fault–tol·er·ant

adj \ˈflt-ˌtä-lə-rənt\

Definition of FAULT-TOLERANT

: relating to or being a computer or program with a self-contained backup system that allows continued operation when major components fail
fault tolerance noun

First Known Use of FAULT-TOLERANT

1975

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