duplicate

[ˈdjuːplɪkət]

duplicate Definition

• 1. exactly like something else, especially through having been copied
• 2. to make an exact copy of something
• 3. occurring in two or more identical or nearly identical instances

Using duplicate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duplicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She made a duplicate key for the front door.

• Example

  The document was found to be a duplicate of one already on file.

• Example

  The company's records were duplicated on several different computers.

duplicate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duplicate

• copy
• replica
• clone
• reproduce
• repeat

Antonyms for duplicate

• original
• unique

Phrases with duplicate

• duplicate content

  content that appears on more than one web page within the same website or across multiple websites

  Example

  Search engines penalize websites for having duplicate content.

• duplicate bridge

  a form of contract bridge where the same hands are played by more than one set of players to enable a comparison of scores

  Example

  We play duplicate bridge every Tuesday evening at the community center.

• duplicate whist

  a card game similar to bridge but with simpler rules and played with only two players

  Example

  We used to play duplicate whist when we were kids.

Origins of duplicate

from Latin 'duplex', meaning 'double'

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Summary: duplicate in Brief

The term 'duplicate' [ˈdjuːplɪkət] refers to something that is exactly like something else, often through copying. It can be used as an adjective, verb, or noun, and can refer to making an exact copy of something or occurring in two or more identical instances. Examples include 'She made a duplicate key for the front door.' and 'The company's records were duplicated on several different computers.'