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Duplex can describe a confusing variety of things, depending on the technical field. Most of us use it as a noun: a duplex can be either a two-family house or a two-story apartment. In computer science and telecommunications, duplex (or full-duplex) communication can go in both directions at once, while half-duplex communication can go only one way at a time. In other areas, just translate duplex as "double" and see if the sentence makes sense.
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Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023
The project consists of 10 duplex-style homes of 1,300 square feet apiece, with three bedrooms, attached two-car garages and private yards.
—Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2022
The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. at a duplex home on Washington Avenue near Lincoln Avenue, said El Cajon police Lt.
—Tammy Murgareporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2022
But what exactly qualifies as a duplex home, and is owning one as straightforward as owning a single-household residence?
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022
The duplex home of renowned art collector, dealer, interior designer and philanthropist Hester Diamond recently listed for $19.5 million.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 May 2022
For the penthouses, Herzog and de Meuron worked alongside structural engineers AKT to create the unique features within each duplex penthouse and interior designer Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio to create lovely homes.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2022
The zone allows the development of single-family homes and duplex-style homes in a condensed area on the property.
—Scott Turner | Sturner@al.com, al, 3 July 2022
The Hong Kong hotel group is selling a duplex penthouse inside the Residences at the Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 July 2022
IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2024
Journal Sentinel Staff, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
The remaining parts of the street can be populated with single-family homes and duplexes.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Then on June 18, just a few days later, Kaylor could be seen looking around the duplex not long before the shooting.
—Emma Epperly, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2024
In Wall's case, a teacher housing nonprofit stepped in, renting him a unit in a duplex built for teachers.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Keane is currently deploying that strategy herself, after a recent move to a rental duplex in Teaneck, N.J., with her husband and toddler.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Two residences, each three bedroom unit at 2,400 to 2,800 square feet with two-car garages and two-car driveways, would share each of the 28 two-story duplex buildings.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024
Miller said the city tries to keep the sale prices of the homes, including larger houses such as duplexes, between $100,000 and $180,000, keeping them affordable for working families.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Now, its four duplex invite-only penthouses, called Skyvillas, have been refreshed.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Duplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duplex. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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