duplication — The action of making an exact copy of something, or the state of being duplicated. It can also refer to unnecessary repetition of effort or resources.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of making an exact copy of something, or the state of being duplicated. It can also refer to unnecessary repetition of effort or resources.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The teacher noticed the duplication of answers and suspected cheating.
- My cat achieved perfect duplication by sitting in both boxes simultaneously.
- The company's new software eliminates duplication in the database.
duplication
NOUN[/ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
The action of making an exact copy of something, or the state of being duplicated. It can also refer to unnecessary repetition of effort or resources.
The action of making an exact copy of something, or the state of being duplicated. It can also refer to unnecessary repetition of effort or resources.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin duplicatus, meaning 'to double or make twofold.' The word traces back to ancient Roman scribes who would create duplicate copies of important documents for safekeeping.
Breakdown
duplic- (double, twofold) + -ation (noun suffix meaning 'the act of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teacher noticed the duplication of answers and suspected cheating.”
“My cat achieved perfect duplication by sitting in both boxes simultaneously.”
“The company's new software eliminates duplication in the database.”
“He mastered the art of duplication by wearing the same shirt every day for a year.”
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