Duplication
ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe action or process of making an exact copy of something or the state of being duplicated.
ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən
The act of making an exact copy of something.
The duplication of the document was flawless.
💡 Simply: Duplication means making an exact copy of something, like making a copy of your homework or a new file on your computer.
👶 For kids: Duplication means making something exactly the same as something else! Like making two identical drawings.
More Examples
Avoiding duplication of work is crucial for efficiency.
The project required the duplication of several important files for security purposes.
How It's Used
"The company avoided duplication of effort by centralizing its data."
"Data duplication is essential for data backup and recovery."
"The artist aimed to create a duplication of the landscape, capturing its essence."
An instance where something is done twice or repeated, often unnecessarily.
ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən
An instance of something being doubled or repeated.
The report highlighted instances of data duplication.
💡 Simply: It means when something is done twice, like accidentally writing the same thing twice on your shopping list.
👶 For kids: When you have two of the same things, like two toys that are exactly the same.
More Examples
There was an unnecessary duplication of tasks.
The company eliminated the duplication of roles within the organization.
How It's Used
"The legal team identified several instances of duplication in the evidence."
"Gene duplication can lead to the evolution of new functions."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Avoiding duplication of effort
Preventing the same work or activity from being done multiple times.
"To save time and resources, the team focused on avoiding duplication of effort across departments."
From Late Latin *duplicatio*, from *duplicare* ('to double'), from *duplex* ('double'). The word entered English in the late 16th century.
The word 'duplication' has been used in legal and business contexts for centuries to refer to the creation of copies or instances of repetition.
Memory tip
Think of making *two* plates (duplication) that are identical.
Word Origin
"to double"