Meaning of the word duplex in English
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duplex
US /ˈduː.pleks/
UK /ˈduː.pleks/
Noun
1.
a house or building divided into two apartments, with a separate entrance for each.
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They bought a duplex with the intention of renting out one of the units.
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Living in a duplex offers more space than an apartment.
2.
a system of telecommunications allowing simultaneous two-way transmission of data.
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The new communication system uses a duplex mode for efficient data transfer.
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Full duplex allows both parties to speak and listen simultaneously.
Adjective
1.
having two parts or elements.
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The printer has a duplex function, allowing it to print on both sides of the paper.
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A duplex fiber optic cable can transmit and receive data simultaneously.
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