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Meaning of duplicate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

duplicate

Pronunciation:/ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/

noun

Definitions

  1. One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.

    Example: This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.

  2. An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original.

  3. A pawnbroker's ticket, which must be shown when redeeming a pledged item.

  4. The game of duplicate bridge.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a copy of.

    Example: Can you duplicate this kind of key?

  2. To do repeatedly; to do again.

    Example: You don't need to duplicate my efforts.

  3. To produce something equal to.

    Example: He found it hard to duplicate the skills of his wife.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Being the same as another; identical.

    Example: This is a duplicate entry.

  2. (games) In which the hands of cards, tiles, etc. are preserved between rounds to be played again by other players.

    Example: duplicate Scrabble