Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

duplication

noun

/ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of copying or reproducing something.

Examples

The duplication of files can save time when backing up important documents.
In research, duplication of experiments can help verify results.
The designer worked to eliminate duplication in their project to streamline production.

Meaning

Duplication refers to the process of creating a copy or duplicate of an item, document, or data set. It can also imply unnecessary repetition in context.