DUPLICATE


Meaning of DUPLICATE in English

(~d)

1.

If you ~ something that has already been done, you repeat or copy it.

His task will be to ~ his success overseas here at home...

= replicate

VERB: V n

Duplicate is also a noun.

Charles scored again, with an exact ~ of his first goal.

N-COUNT

2.

To ~ something which has been written, drawn, or recorded onto tape means to make exact copies of it.

...a business which ~s video and cinema tapes for the movie makers.

= copy

VERB: V n

Duplicate is also a noun.

I’m on my way to Switzerland, but I’ve lost my card. I’ve got to get a ~.

N-COUNT: also in N

3.

Duplicate is used to describe things that have been made as an exact copy of other things, usually in order to serve the same purpose.

He let himself in with a ~ key.

ADJ: ADJ n

4.

see also duplication

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