Pronunciation: /ˌduː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun a copy or replica of something
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
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.
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.
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