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Definition duplication in American English

duplication noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌduplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a situation in which one thing has the same purpose or effect as another and is therefore not necessary

Example

We're hoping the new procedures will avoid duplication of effort.

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2

the process of making an exact copy of something

Example

printing and duplication costs

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Definition duplication in American English