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The correct spelling is failsafe.

How to pronounce failsafe

noun

Say it like: Fay-lsa-fe

The correct spelling is failsafe. A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe. For example: "The system is failsafe, because everything is backed up automatically."

Usage Examples

The system is failsafe, because everything is backed up automatically.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe.

verb

  1. 1.To compensate automatically, in the event of a failure.
  2. 2.To make a device or mechanism fail-safe, or to add a fail-safe device or mechanism to an existing system.

adjective

  1. 1.That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.
  2. 2.Designed to shut off for safety if an emergency occurs.

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