TRIPLICATE


Meaning of TRIPLICATE in English

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

- in triplicate

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.