duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən 
also ˌdyü-
1
a
: the act or process of duplicating
b
: the quality or state of being duplicated
2
3
: a part of a chromosome in which the genetic material is repeated
also
: the process of forming a duplication
Examples of duplication in a Sentence
He sent the manuscript out for duplication.
Please eliminate duplication when combining the lists.
Recent Examples on the Web
Organizers said the selection process will prioritize filling gaps in the district’s current offerings while avoiding duplication.
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Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In January, the company upped veteran exec Asad Ayaz to Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, after announcing a plan to consolidate marketing at the film, TV and streaming operations and eliminate duplication.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to the waste from duplication, the DA has noted that the new unit could threaten complex cases involving coordination with the state attorney general and end up prematurely settling cases that are part of larger investigations.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In January, the company upped veteran exec Asad Ayaz to Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, after announcing a plan to consolidate marketing at the film, TV and streaming operations and eliminate duplication.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to the waste from duplication, the DA has noted that the new unit could threaten complex cases involving coordination with the state attorney general and end up prematurely settling cases that are part of larger investigations.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for duplication
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duplication. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌd(y)ü-pli-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: an act or process of duplicating
b
: the state of being duplicated
Medical Definition
duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌd(y)ü-pli-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of duplicating : the quality or state of being duplicated
2
: a part of a chromosome in which the genetic material is repeated
also
: the process of forming a duplication
Legal Definition
duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən, ˌdyü-
: the act, process, or result of duplicating
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