Duplication

Pronunciation:ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən
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Quick Translations

  • 复制
  • 重复
  • 重叠

Definitions

noun

Definition

The action or process of duplicating something; a copy or replica of something.

In ZH

复制某物的行为或过程; 某物的副本或复制品。

Examples

  • The duplication of documents is essential for record keeping.
  • They found a duplication of the original painting in the gallery.
  • To avoid duplication of effort, the teams held a joint meeting.

Cultural Notes

In many cultures, including Western ones, duplication can refer to both the act of making copies and the redundancy in work processes. In business, avoiding duplication is often important for efficiency.

noun

Definition

The condition of being duplicated; a state where something appears in more than one place or form.

In ZH

复制的状态; 某事物出现在多个地方或形式的状态。

Examples

  • The duplication of roles in the organization led to confusion.
  • There was a duplication of features in the new software design.
  • She noticed the duplication of efforts among the volunteers.

Cultural Notes

Duplication can sometimes carry negative connotations in contexts like business or academia, where it implies wastefulness or inefficiency.