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