Duplication

Pronunciation: /ˌdjuːpləˈkeɪʃən/

Duplication (noun)

  1. the act of making an exact copy of something
  2. the unnecessary repetition of something, leading to waste or confusion

Examples

  • The duplication of the document was completed quickly.
  • Duplication of files can save time in the future.

Common collocations: exact duplication, prevent duplication, allow duplication, reduce duplication, eliminate duplication

Synonyms of Duplication

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Duplication

  • When discussing the source or first version.