Duplicated: meaning, definitions and examples
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duplicated
[ ˈdjuːplɪkeɪtɪd ]
data, files
The term 'duplicated' refers to something that has been copied or replicated. It often indicates that there are two or more identical versions of an item, whether it pertains to data, documents, or objects. In the context of computer files, a duplicated file arises when a file is made multiple times, potentially leading to confusion or storage issues. Duplicated items can occur unintentionally or as part of a deliberate action for safety or redundancy. Identifying duplicates can be important for data management and organization.
Synonyms
copied, redundant, replicated, reproduced.
Examples of usage
- I found duplicated files on my computer.
- Make sure you remove the duplicated entries from the database.
- The report had several duplicated sections that needed editing.
Translations
Translations of the word "duplicated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 duplicado
🇮🇳 डुप्लीकेट
🇩🇪 dupliziert
🇮🇩 duplikat
🇺🇦 дубльований
🇵🇱 zdublowany
🇯🇵 重複した
🇫🇷 dupliqué
🇪🇸 duplicado
🇹🇷 kopyalanmış
🇰🇷 중복된
🇸🇦 مكرر
🇨🇿 duplikovaný
🇸🇰 duplikovaný
🇨🇳 重复的
🇸🇮 podvojen
🇮🇸 afritað
🇰🇿 көшірілген
🇬🇪 დუბლირებული
🇦🇿 təkrarlanan
🇲🇽 duplicado
Etymology
The word 'duplicated' derives from the Latin word 'duplicare', which means 'to double'. The prefix 'du-' means 'two' or 'double', while 'plicare' translates to 'to fold'. This concept of 'folding' something twice to create a duplicate is central to the word's meaning. The term entered English usage in the late 19th century, primarily in contexts relating to business and documentation, where the necessity of tracking copies became apparent. Over time, its application expanded, particularly with the rise of technology and digital data management, where issues of duplication are common in file storage and database management.