duplication
Translation
copying, reproduction, the act of duplicating
Examples
The duplication of the files took a long time.
The duplication of the files took a long time.
We must avoid duplication of effort.
We must avoid duplication of effort.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the process of copying (sth.) We must avoid duplication of effort.
Similar Words
Synonyms: copying, reproduction, repetition; Antonyms: originality, creation
Etymology
From the verb 'duplicate'. The suffix '-ion' indicates an action or process.
Memory Tips
The '-ion' ending often means 'the act of...'. So, 'the act of duplicating'.