duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən 
also ˌdyü-
1
a
: the act or process of duplicating
b
: the quality or state of being duplicated
2
3
: a part of a chromosome in which the genetic material is repeated
also
: the process of forming a duplication
Examples of duplication in a Sentence
He sent the manuscript out for duplication.
Please eliminate duplication when combining the lists.
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Another helpful thing is to fill all their medications at one pharmacy, if possible, so the pharmacist knows their medications and can check for drug interactions or duplications.
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Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Despite these accomplishments, some initiatives—such as misinformation monitoring and expanded election oversight—faced criticism as overreach or duplication of efforts traditionally handled by other federal agencies.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Although there were several goals of this venture, which became United Launch Alliance, one of them was that by combining operations, the companies could avoid duplication and become more efficient.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
Even if the bar is higher than that, Tubi’s 97 million MAU figure includes duplication across devices and within households.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Despite these accomplishments, some initiatives—such as misinformation monitoring and expanded election oversight—faced criticism as overreach or duplication of efforts traditionally handled by other federal agencies.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Although there were several goals of this venture, which became United Launch Alliance, one of them was that by combining operations, the companies could avoid duplication and become more efficient.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
Even if the bar is higher than that, Tubi’s 97 million MAU figure includes duplication across devices and within households.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for duplication
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duplication. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌd(y)ü-pli-ˈkā-shən
1
a
: an act or process of duplicating
b
: the state of being duplicated
Medical Definition
duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌd(y)ü-pli-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of duplicating : the quality or state of being duplicated
2
: a part of a chromosome in which the genetic material is repeated
also
: the process of forming a duplication
Legal Definition
duplication
noun
du·pli·ca·tion
ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən, ˌdyü-
: the act, process, or result of duplicating
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