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
The system helps prevent duplication and tracks authorized names, according to LegalClarity.
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The report argues that centralization would reduce duplication, improve governance and allow the city to reassign staff to areas where benchmarks indicate shortages.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department has said materials may have been excluded because of privilege, duplication or ongoing investigations, while critics argue the omissions may violate the transparency law’s requirement that records not be withheld for political sensitivity or reputational harm.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The first hearing, on government duplication, is tentatively scheduled for mid-March, with another related to the IRS in April.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Feb. 2026
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The report argues that centralization would reduce duplication, improve governance and allow the city to reassign staff to areas where benchmarks indicate shortages.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department has said materials may have been excluded because of privilege, duplication or ongoing investigations, while critics argue the omissions may violate the transparency law’s requirement that records not be withheld for political sensitivity or reputational harm.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
The first hearing, on government duplication, is tentatively scheduled for mid-March, with another related to the IRS in April.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duplication. Accessed 11 Mar. 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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