duplication
Translation
duplication, copying, replication
Examples
Avoid duplication of effort in the team.
Avoid duplication of effort in the team.
The duplication of the files took only a minute.
The duplication of the files took only a minute.
Grammar Patterns
duplication of ((sth.)) The duplication of data is a serious problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: copying, replication, reproduction; Antonyms: originality, uniqueness
Etymology
From Latin 'duplicare' (to double), combining 'duo' (two) and 'plicare' (to fold).
Memory Tips
Think of 'duo' for two. Duplication is making a second, identical copy of something.