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fault-tolerant

adjective
fault-tol·er·ant | \ ˈfȯlt-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

Other words from fault-tolerant

fault tolerance noun

First Known Use of fault-tolerant

1975, in the meaning defined above

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Dictionary Entries near fault-tolerant

fault slip

fault surface

fault terrace

fault-tolerant

fault trace

fault trough

fault vent

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