What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tripled
Example
The company's profits tripled in the last quarter. [tripled: past tense]
Example
She tripled the recipe to make enough for everyone. [tripled: verb]
triplicate
Example
Please sign all three triplicate copies of the contract. [triplicate: adjective]
Example
We need to triplicate this report for each member of the team. [triplicate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Triple is more commonly used than triplicate in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between tripled and triplicate?
Triplicate may have a more formal or technical connotation due to its association with document copies, while triple is more neutral and versatile in formality level.
