I. ˈtriplə̇kə̇]t, -lēk- sometimes -ləˌkā]; usu ]d.+V adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin triplicatus, past participle of triplicare to triple, from triplic-, triplex triple, threefold
1. : made in three identical copies : threefold
a triplicate agreement
2. : third — used of one of a set of copies
the triplicate copy shall be delivered directly to the collector of customs — U.S. Code
II. -ləˌkāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
1. : to multiply by three : increase threefold : triple
2. : to reproduce twice ; specifically : to make an original and two carbon copies of
III. like triplicate I\ noun
( -s )
: a third thing like two others of the same kind ; specifically : one of three identical copies of something (as a document or letter)
the triplicate … is forwarded to the administrative agency — Journal of Accountancy
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- in triplicate