duplicate
word
Definition
Something that is exactly the same as another thing, or to make a copy of something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'duplicate' refers to an exact copy. As a verb, it means to make a copy. Used in both formal (business, science) and casual contexts. Often seen with documents or errors (e.g., 'duplicate entry'). Not to be confused with 'replica,' which may refer to a reproduction, or 'copy,' which is broader.
Spanish: duplicado - copiaPortuguese (BR): duplicado - cópiaPortuguese (PT): duplicado - cópiaChinese (Simplified): 复制 - 副本Chinese (Traditional): 複製 - 副本Hindi: प्रतिलिपि - डुप्लिकेटArabic: نسخة مطابقة - مكررBengali: নকল - প্রতিবর্তRussian: дубликат - копияJapanese: 複製 - コピーVietnamese: bản sao - bản trùng lặpKorean: 복제 - 사본Turkish: kopya - çoğaltmakUrdu: نقش ثانی - نقلIndonesian: duplikat - salinan
Example Sentences
Please make a duplicate of this key.
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Do not duplicate these files without permission.
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I found a duplicate in the list.
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The report was sent out twice by mistake, so we have a duplicate.
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Watch out for duplicate charges on your bill.
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If you duplicate this form, make sure the information is updated.
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