Meaning of the word duplication in English

What does duplication mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

duplication

US /ˌduː.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdʒuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act or process of making an exact copy of something

Example:
The company invested in new machinery for the duplication of parts.
The duplication of data can lead to inefficiencies.
2.

an instance of something being copied or repeated

Example:
There was an unfortunate duplication of effort in the project.
The report contained several duplications of information.
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