duplication

noun
UK: /ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃn/
US: /ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃn/

  1. The act of making an exact copy of something.

    1. This is a clear duplication of the original key.
    2. The company is trying to prevent the illegal duplication of its software.

  2. A copy of something that has been made.

    1. I noticed some duplication in the files and removed one.
    2. Careful analysis revealed a substantial duplication in the research data presented.

  3. When the same thing happens twice, often when it is not necessary.

    1. There was a duplication of effort in the project.
    2. The system aims to avoid duplication of services and improve efficiency.

Synonyms

copy reproduction replication repeat clone reprint

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "duplication" in English means: The act of making an exact copy of something., A copy of something that has been made., When the same thing happens twice, often when it is not necessary..

The phonetic transcription of "duplication" is /ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃn/ in British English and /ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "duplication": copy, reproduction, replication, repeat, clone, reprint.

Example usage of "duplication": "This is a clear duplication of the original key.". More examples on the page.