duplication

[ doo-pli-key-shuhn, dyoo- ]

noun

1. an act or instance of duplicating.
2. the state of being duplicated.
3. a duplicate.
4. Genetics. a type of chromosomal aberration in which a region of the chromosome is repeated.

duplication

/ ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of duplicating or the state of being duplicated
2. a copy; duplicate
3. genetics a mutation in which there are two or more copies of a gene or of a segment of a chromosome

Other Words From

• nondu·pli·cation noun
• predu·pli·cation noun
• self-dupli·cation noun
• super·dupli·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of duplication¹

1490–1500; (< Anglo-French ) < Latin duplicātiōn- (stem of duplicātiō ), equivalent to duplicāt ( us ) ( duplicate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

"As part of this process, we are redefining roles and accountabilities to remove duplication and simplify structures," he said.

From BBC

At the moment, the RSC claims research into different chemicals can take place across more than five government agencies, leading to “fragmentation, duplication of efforts and a lack of clarity”, according to Prof Reid.

From BBC

“This collaboration means we work together to avoid duplication, ensure critical sites have been prioritized for monitoring and provide reliable, impartial, and foundational data to address water issues facing California.”

From Los Angeles Times

The letter urged the governor for state leadership on the issue, saying “It’s imperative that the State leads coordinated efforts to optimize the impact of allocated funds, prevent service duplication, and ensure equitable resource distribution among local governments and community-based organizations.”

From Seattle Times

At the moment, the RSC claims research into different chemicals can take place across more than five government agencies, leading to “fragmentation, duplication of efforts and a lack of clarity”, according to Prof Reid.

From BBC

Related Words

• clone
• impersonation
• impression
• mimicry
• parody
• reflection
• replica
• reproduction