"graceful degradation" meaning in All languages combined

See graceful degradation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} graceful degradation (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly computing) The ability of a system to maintain at least some of its functionality when portions are not working, or when certain features are not available. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: degrade gracefully, failsoft
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