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

— fault tolerance noun

1975

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