duplication

noun

du·​pli·​ca·​tion ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce duplication (audio)
 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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While some duplication is inevitable, strong governance helps minimize unnecessary investments. 6. Balvinder Singh Banjardar, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Each affiliate comes up with its own funds and its own list of species, relying on EBP to set genome quality standards, develop sequencing protocols, and avoid duplication of effort. Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 4 Nov. 2024 These duplications opened the door for the wide genetic variations that still exist today and help us digest starchy foods. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024 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. Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for duplication

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of duplication was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duplication. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

duplication

noun
1
a
: an act or process of duplicating
b
: the state of being duplicated
2

Medical Definition

duplication

noun
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

: the act, process, or result of duplicating

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