in duplicate — in two identical copies; made or written twice
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in two identical copies; made or written twice
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈduːplɪkət/
Example Sentences
- The nervous student printed his resume in duplicate, then in triplicate, then just kept printing until he had a small forest on his desk.
- All official documents must be submitted in duplicate to the immigration office.
- She filled out the insurance claim in duplicate, keeping one copy for her records.
in duplicate
ADVERB[/ɪn ˈduːplɪkət/]
in two identical copies; made or written twice
an office worker places a single document into a photocopier machine and presses the start button. The machine's bright light flashes as it scans the original document inside. Two identical copies emerge from the output tray, showing exactly the same content as the original. The worker picks up both copies and compares them side by side, confirming they match perfectly. A colleague nearby observes the process while organizing similar paired documents on the desk. documents being made in duplicate with two identical copies created from one original
Delicate art with intricate design, crafted in duplicate so fine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'duplicatus', the past participle of 'duplicare', meaning 'to double' or 'to fold in two'. The term combines 'duo' (two) and 'plicare' (to fold), conceptually representing the action of making one thing into two by folding, as one might fold paper to create two layers.
Breakdown
duo (two) + plicare (to fold) = duplicate. The suffix '-ate' marks the verb form, while 'in duplicate' means in two identical copies.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The nervous student printed his resume in duplicate, then in triplicate, then just kept printing until he had a small forest on his desk.”
“All official documents must be submitted in duplicate to the immigration office.”
“She filled out the insurance claim in duplicate, keeping one copy for her records.”
“The company policy requires all expense reports to be filed in duplicate - one for accounting and one for the black hole they call 'archives'.”
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