to duplicate

Examples

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• The computer analyzes the components... and the boys at the lab duplicate the stuff down here.

  Superman III (1983)

• If all you've done is duplicate something that already exists, then what is it you're communicating?

  Blog text (26)

• Many tutors in writing centers also voice concern that the online environment cannot duplicate the power of personal interaction.

  Academic text (1995)

• However, these successes are often duplicated by competitors.

  Academic text (1994)

• Every time one of our cells duplicates itself, a couple of hundred DNA mutations occur.

  Academic text (2012)

• Decentralization would unnecessarily duplicate functions that can be monitored and regulated centrally.

  Academic text (1995)

• The scientist was able to duplicate the experiment's results to confirm his initial findings.

• To save time, the artist decided to duplicate her previous design for a new project.

• The software can duplicate files quickly, making it easier to back up important data.

Synonyms

D

to double

vsto duplicate

442 2.5

To become twice as much or to do two jobs at once

focuses on increasing quantity to twice the original rather than taking roles

R

to reduplicate

vsto duplicate

1 7.8

To do something again in the same way to copy the original

refers to increasing an amount to twice its original rather than mere repetition

Antonyms

R

to reduce

∞ 1.6

To make something smaller in amount, size, or number

Surface Forms

Etymology