fault tolerance
/ˈfɔlt tɒlərəns/ · fault.tol.er.ance
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- The ability of a system to continue operating or to recover from a failure or fault without significant loss of data or functionality. The fault tolerance of the new software was a major selling point for the company.
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- A measure of the degree to which a system can withstand or recover from faults or failures. The fault tolerance of the power grid was tested during the recent storm.
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Did you know? Fault tolerance is a key concept in the design of critical systems, such as power grids, financial systems, and healthcare infrastructure, where the consequences of failure can be catastrophic.