Pronunciation: /ˈduːplɪkət/
noun an identical copy or reproduction
A1 I accidentally made a duplicate of my house key.
A2 The store accidentally sold me a duplicate of the same book.
B1 The artist created a duplicate of the famous painting for the exhibition.
B2 The company found a duplicate of their product being sold by a competitor.
C1 The scientist discovered a duplicate of the rare fossil in a different location.
C2 The museum curator identified a duplicate of the ancient artifact in the collection.
verb to make an exact copy of something
A1 She duplicated the key so she would have a spare.
A2 He duplicated his notes to share with his classmates.
B1 The company decided to duplicate their successful marketing campaign in other regions.
B2 The artist was accused of duplicating another artist's work without permission.
C1 The software developer duplicated the code to create a backup version.
C2 The chef duplicated the recipe exactly to ensure the dish tasted the same every time it was made.
formal Please make sure to check for any duplicate entries before submitting the final report.
informal Hey, just a heads up, we don't need any duplicate files in the folder.
slang Make sure you don't double up on any of the documents when you're uploading them.
figurative Having a duplicate key to the treasure chest was the key to unlocking its secrets.
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