Duplication: meaning, definitions and examples

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duplication

 

[ ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

The action or process of duplicating something, especially an electronic file or document.

Synonyms

copying, replication, reproduction

Examples of usage

  • The duplication of files is a common feature in computer systems.
  • Make sure to create a backup to prevent data duplication.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The process or state of being duplicated in the form of a twin or pairs.

Synonyms

cloning, replication, reproduction

Examples of usage

  • The duplication of genes can lead to genetic disorders.
  • Cell duplication is a crucial step in the process of cell division.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The act of making an exact copy of something.

Synonyms

copying, replication, reproduction

Examples of usage

  • The duplication of the painting was so accurate that it fooled many experts.
  • The duplication of the key was necessary for backup purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "duplication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 duplicação

🇮🇳 प्रतिलिपि

🇩🇪 Duplikation

🇮🇩 duplikasi

🇺🇦 дублювання

🇵🇱 duplikacja

🇯🇵 複製 (ふくせい)

🇫🇷 duplication

🇪🇸 duplicación

🇹🇷 çoğaltma

🇰🇷 복제 (복제)

🇸🇦 استنساخ

🇨🇿 duplicitní

🇸🇰 duplikácia

🇨🇳 复制 (fùzhì)

🇸🇮 podvajanje

🇮🇸 afritun

🇰🇿 көшіру

🇬🇪 დუბლირება

🇦🇿 təkrarlama

🇲🇽 duplicación

Word origin

The word 'duplication' has its origins in the Latin word 'duplicationem', which means a doubling or a twofold quantity. The term has been used in various fields such as data processing, biology, and general contexts to refer to the action or process of making an exact copy or twin of something. Over time, the concept of duplication has become essential in the digital age, where replicating files and data is a common practice for backup and preservation purposes.

See also: duplicable, duplicateness, duplicating, duplicator.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,177 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.