duplication

American  

[doo-pli-key-shuhn, dyoo-] / ˌdu plɪˈkeɪ ʃən, ˌdyu- /

noun

1. an act or instance of duplicating.

2. the state of being duplicated.

3. a duplicate.

4. Genetics. a type of chromosomal aberration in which a region of the chromosome is repeated.

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duplication British  

/ ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of duplicating or the state of being duplicated

2. a copy; duplicate

3. genetics a mutation in which there are two or more copies of a gene or of a segment of a chromosome

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Other Word Forms

• nonduplication noun
• preduplication noun
• self-duplication noun
• superduplication noun

Etymology

Origin of duplication

1490–1500; (< Anglo-French ) < Latin duplicātiōn- (stem of duplicātiō ), equivalent to duplicāt ( us ) ( duplicate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Over time, gene duplications occurred during cannabis evolution, allowing these enzymes to gradually become more specialized and efficient at producing individual compounds.

From Science Daily

Ministers say their reorganisation of local council will be the biggest in a generation, removing duplication and simplifying local government.

From BBC

McConaughey’s lawyers say they aren’t aware of his likeness being manipulated by AI, but hope the trademarks can be used broadly against any unauthorized duplications of him.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US says funding must be focused and efficient, with no duplication among aid projects.

From BBC

The reforms will tackle perceived problems including excessive concentration of universities in Tbilisi, duplication of programmes and inadequate state funding.

From BBC

Related Words

• clone
• impersonation
• impression
• mimicry
• parody
• reflection
• replica
• reproduction