failure tolerance
/fɑɪˈlɪər ˈtɒlərəns/ · fail·ure tol·er·ance
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- The ability of a system, process, or organization to withstand or recover from failures, setbacks, or unexpected events without significant disruption or loss. The company's failure tolerance was tested when a major supplier went out of business, but they were able to adapt quickly and minimize the impact on their operations.
- A measure of the degree to which a system or process can tolerate failures or errors before it becomes unstable or fails completely. The engineers designed the system with a high failure tolerance to ensure that it could continue to function even if one or more components failed.
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Did you know? The concept of failure tolerance has been applied in various fields, including engineering, computer science, and business, to design and develop systems that can withstand and recover from failures, reducing the risk of catastrophic consequences.