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duplicating

 

[ ˈdjuːplɪkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in programming

To make an identical copy of something, especially data or code.

Synonyms

clone, copy, replicate

Examples of usage

  • The function is duplicating the input array.
  • Make sure you're not duplicating any files by mistake.
Context #2 | Verb

in daily life

To create a second or identical version of something.

Synonyms

mirror, repeat, reproduce

Examples of usage

  • She's duplicating the key for the house.
  • I'm duplicating this document for you.

Translations

Translations of the word "duplicating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 duplicação

🇮🇳 प्रतिलिपि बनाना

🇩🇪 Duplizieren

🇮🇩 menggandakan

🇺🇦 дублювання

🇵🇱 duplikowanie

🇯🇵 複製

🇫🇷 duplication

🇪🇸 duplicación

🇹🇷 çoğaltma

🇰🇷 복제

🇸🇦 تكرار

🇨🇿 duplikace

🇸🇰 duplikovanie

🇨🇳 复制

🇸🇮 podvajanje

🇮🇸 afritun

🇰🇿 көшіру

🇬🇪 დუბლირება

🇦🇿 dublikat

🇲🇽 duplicación

Etymology

The word 'duplicating' originates from the Latin word 'duplicatus', which means 'doubled'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of duplication has been a fundamental aspect of human activities, from replicating physical objects to copying digital information.

See also: duplicable, duplicateness, duplication, duplicator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,049, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.