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The correct spelling is duplicate.
How to pronounce duplicate
/ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/
nounIPA: /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/
Say it like: Dup-lic-ate
The correct spelling is duplicate. One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy. For example: "This is a duplicate, but a very good replica."
Usage Examples
“This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.”
“Can you duplicate this kind of key?”
“You don't need to duplicate my efforts.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.
- 2.An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original.
- 3.A pawnbroker's ticket, which must be shown when redeeming a pledged item.
- 4.The game of duplicate bridge.
- 5.The game of duplicate Scrabble.
verb
- 1.To make a copy of.
- 2.To do repeatedly; to do again.
- 3.To produce something equal to.
adjective
- 1.Being the same as another; identical.
- 2.(games) In which the hands of cards, tiles, etc. are preserved between rounds to be played again by other players.
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