duplication

noun

du·​pli·​ca·​tion ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce duplication (audio)
 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 Kaplan designed more than 180 costumes (including multiples), some of which allude to Chanel couture while allowing for dance movement and avoiding outright duplication. Celia Wren, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024 The post highlighted many data figures that appear to contain pixel-for-pixel duplications. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024 The agencies already routinely review administrative practices to reduce duplication and improve efficiency. Kim Dinkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2024 These arrangements provided both competition and duplication in the military-industrial base. Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023 That seems to be duplication and a waste of time and money. Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2024 Further Reading Why Tears of the Kingdom is worse without item duplication A more efficient item duplication method requires you to purchase Link's House near Tarry Town in the east, then place a shock emitter item near the weapon display. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 1 June 2023 If there's no obvious explanation for a duplication, Science's editors will ask the paper's authors to explain the issue. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Jan. 2024 The stolon still isn’t an exact duplication of the stock. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of duplication was in the 15th century

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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duplication. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

duplication

noun
du·​pli·​ca·​tion ˌd(y)ü-pli-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce duplication (audio)
1
a
: an act or process of duplicating
b
: the state of being duplicated
2

Medical Definition

duplication

noun
du·​pli·​ca·​tion ˌd(y)ü-pli-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce duplication (audio)
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- How to pronounce duplication (audio)
: the act, process, or result of duplicating

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