Meaning & Definition of word "Duplication"

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    Duplication

    /ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

    noun:

    • 1. The action or process of duplicating something; the state of being duplicated.
      • Example: The duplication of the important documents ensured that they were safely stored in multiple locations.
    • 2. An instance of duplicating something; a copy or replica.
      • Example: There was a duplication of the original artwork displayed at the gallery.
    • 3. A situation in which there are two or more identical or nearly identical copies.
      • Example: The report highlighted the duplication of efforts among the team's various projects.
    • 4. In genetics, the presence of an extra segment of DNA in an organism's genome.
      • Example: Gene duplication is a major factor in the evolution of new traits.
    • 5. In law, the act of copying a legal document.
      • Example: The duplication of the contract was necessary for all parties involved to retain a copy.

    Etymology

    Latin 'duplicatio', from 'duplicare', meaning to double.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    duplication of effort:

    Doing the same work more than once when it should be done once.

    data duplication:

    The existence of identical records in a database.

    Related Words

    duplicate:

    A copy that is identical to an original.

    replicate:

    To make a copy or duplicate of.

    copy:

    An identical version of something.

    Slang Meanings of duplication

    Meaning: Copycat behavior

    Example Sentence: He's such a duplication, always doing what others do.

    Meaning: Redundant actions at work

    Example Sentence: This meeting feels like duplication; we just had one yesterday.