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duplication

Pronunciation: [ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən]

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Learn how to use duplication in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) when something is made more than once or copied. This could be like making a second copy of a drawing or repeating an action.

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The duplication of the document made it easier for everyone to have a copy.

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There was no duplication of the work, so only one person had the information.

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Is there any duplication of the materials needed for the project?

Context: “medicine”

(noun) when something in the body is repeated or copied, like when a piece of DNA is copied. This can be important for health and growth.

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Duplication of the DNA during cell division is essential for life.

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If there is no duplication of the cells, the body cannot grow properly.

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What happens if there is an error in the duplication of genes?

Context: “technology”

(noun) the process of making an exact copy of data or software. This is often done to save information in case the original is lost.

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The duplication of files on the computer ensured that nothing was lost.

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Without duplication, we risk losing important information from the system.

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How often should we check for duplication of our important files?

How to pronounce duplication

Pronunciation: [ˌdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən]

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