duplication

noun

ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce duplication (audio)
Definition of duplicationnext
1
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another in adulthood he became sort of a living duplication of his late father

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2
as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else a duplication of an ancient Chinese vase for the mass market

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3
as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again let's avoid duplication of effort on this group project if we can

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Recent Examples of duplication Vaughan emphasized that partnering with Clyde Capital now reduces both cost and duplication of work because the developer already has environmental studies in hand. — Noah Daly august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026 Second, implement automated detection of existing assets to prevent duplication. — Susan Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In order to eliminate duplication and achieve cost savings, many of the operations of ESPN and the NFL Network have been combined. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026 Three duplication errors were found and which resulted in a net plus vote for Governor Polis. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for duplication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplication
  1. image
  2. copy
  3. repetition
  4. twin
  5. reproduction
  6. repeat
  7. duplicate
  8. replica
Noun
  • The family snaps included a black-and-white image of a shirtless Hefner cradling the newborn, Lambropoulos Hefner introducing her daughter to their son Forrest, 3, as well as Forrest holding his baby sister, who was sweetly swaddled in pink.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After the image of Rhaenyra jumping to her own death and landing on spikes, Rhaenyra sees a depiction of her on the Iron Throne with blood streaming down from the crown on her head and surrounded by dragon flames.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • The question is whether the people who filled it out can get a copy.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Printer Deals Compact enough to fit on any crowded dorm desk, the Canon Pixma TS6520 offers complete print, copy, and scan functionality.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of copy
Noun
  • Nothing is overly emphasized, but viewers who know the visual language of the show will recognize the repetition, like the second half of a rhyming couplet that completes this section of the story.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Early engines were still relatively easy to influence with obvious signals like keyword repetition, metadata, and submission tactics.
    — Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of repetition
Noun
  • In the throwback snap, the twins could be seen doing a cannonball into the pool.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • However, many brands have options that range from twin to California king.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • Many occur naturally in the body and act as chemical messengers, influencing metabolism, inflammation, reproduction and other physiological processes.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Big reveals operate to compete within the dizzying churn by making a spectacle out of commonplace family reproduction.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reproduction
Noun
  • The process could be a repeat of what China has done in taking control of the market in the critically important rare earths industry.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • So while a repeat of 2025’s success might be difficult to attain, there is no doubt this will be an entertaining team to watch.
    — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeat
Noun
  • Some sets come with additional lids, which may be duplicates or something unique, such as specially sized lids for soda bottles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The duplicate reporting allegedly lowered some consumers' credit scores and, in some cases, affected their ability to obtain credit.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of duplicate
Noun
  • Depicting Washington on horseback during the Revolutionary War, the original monument has been there since 1904, and is actually a replica of one gifted to France.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Pittsburgh sculptor Brian McGuire custom designed the mold and is also working on a replica of the 1926 Central Library building.
    — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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