Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

duplicate copy

Noun
/ˈduːplɪkət ˈkɒpi/
Definition
An exact copy of an original document or file.
Examples
  • Make a duplicate copy of this contract for your records.
  • Always keep a duplicate copy of important documents.
  • The reports must include a duplicate copy for each department.
Meaning
A duplicate copy refers to an item that is made to ensure that there is a backup or a secondary version of the original, with all the details and information intact.
Synonyms
  • replica
  • reproduction
  • copy
  • facsimile
  • clone