Duplicating Meaning in English
word · lemma: duplicate
释义
Making an exact copy of something, or copying something so that there are two identical versions.
用法与细微差别
Usually used in technical, business, or office contexts, as in 'duplicating documents' or 'duplicating data.' Not common in casual speech. Can also refer to unnecessary repetition. Don't confuse with 'replicating' (which can involve slightly different contexts, like experiments).
例句
They are duplicating files on the computer.
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She is duplicating the report for everyone in the meeting.
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Please avoid duplicating pages when printing.
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I realized I was duplicating some of my work by mistake.
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The system keeps duplicating entries in the list.
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By duplicating the template, you can save time making new forms.
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