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A mechanism or system that is designed to prevent failure or minimize the consequences of failure.
Example sentence: The failsafe in the elevator ensures that it automatically stops if there is a malfunction.
Guaranteed to work or be reliable, even in exceptional circumstances or under extreme conditions.
Example sentence: The failsafe method for data backup ensures that no information is lost, regardless of unforeseen events.
In a manner that is designed to prevent failure or minimize the consequences of failure.
Example sentence: The system is programmed to shut down failsafe if any irregularities are detected.
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