fault-tol·er·ant
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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
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“Fault-tolerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fault-tolerant. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of fault-tolerant was in 1975
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