Duplication

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌduː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of duplication

noun a copy or replica of something

Example Sentences

A1 Duplication of this document is not allowed.

A2 Make sure to check for duplication before submitting your assignment.

B1 The company implemented a new system to prevent duplication of files.

B2 The software has a feature that detects duplication of code within the program.

C1 The artist was accused of plagiarism due to the duplication of someone else's work.

C2 The scientist discovered a method to eliminate duplication of genetic material during cell division.

adjective relating to the act of duplicating or copying something

Example Sentences

A1 The duplication key on the printer is not working properly.

A2 The duplication process for this document is very efficient.

B1 There was a duplication error in the spreadsheet that needed to be fixed.

B2 The duplication of data in the database was causing performance issues.

C1 The duplication of content across multiple platforms can be a challenge to manage.

C2 The company's policy on data duplication is very strict to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Examples of duplication in a Sentence

formal The duplication of data in the system caused a significant delay in processing.

informal Copying and pasting the same information multiple times led to a duplication error.

slang Stop double-dipping, it's causing duplication issues.

figurative The artist's work showed a duplication of themes seen in previous paintings.

Grammatical Forms of duplication

past tense

duplicated

plural

duplications

comparative

more duplicated

superlative

most duplicated

present tense

duplicate

future tense

will duplicate

perfect tense

have duplicated

continuous tense

is duplicating

singular

duplication

positive degree

duplicative

infinitive

to duplicate

gerund

duplicating

participle

duplicating

Origin and Evolution of duplication

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'duplication' originated from the Latin word 'duplicationem', which is derived from the verb 'duplicare' meaning 'to double'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'duplication' has retained its original meaning of doubling or copying something exactly, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to the act of making a duplicate or copy of something.