Definitions
- Referring to making three copies of a document or item. - Talking about a set of three identical items or documents. - Describing a process that involves creating three identical versions of something.
- Referring to making two copies of a document or item. - Talking about a set of two identical items or documents. - Describing a process that involves creating two identical versions of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve creating multiple copies of an item or document.
- 2Both words contain the root word 'duplicate'.
- 3Both can be used as nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
- 4Both are used in administrative and office settings.
- 5Both refer to identical copies of an original item or document.
What is the difference?
- 1Quantity: Triplicate refers to three copies, while duplicate refers to two copies.
- 2Usage: Triplicate is less commonly used than duplicate.
- 3Purpose: Triplicate is often used for legal or official documents, while duplicate can be used for a wider range of items.
- 4Connotation: Triplicate can imply a more formal or bureaucratic process, while duplicate is more neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Triplicate and duplicate are synonyms that both refer to creating multiple identical copies of an item or document. However, the difference between triplicate and duplicate is the quantity of copies created, with triplicate referring to three copies and duplicate referring to two copies. Additionally, triplicate is less commonly used and often associated with more formal or bureaucratic processes.
