idempotency
ITLv.4 (900)noun
Definition
the property by which repeating an operation produces the same result as doing it once
Examples
Idempotency makes duplicate requests safe to process.
The payment API uses an idempotency key to prevent double charges.
Collocations
ensure idempotencyidempotency of a requestan idempotency key
Paraphrase
repeat-safe propertysame-result guarantee