English · Word Candidate

duplicate

/ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: duplicates · duplicating · duplicated

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Meaning · English

Being the same as another; identical, often having been copied from an original.

Adjective

This is a duplicate entry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

In which the hands of cards, tiles, etc. are preserved between rounds to be played again by other players.

Adjective

duplicate whist

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To make a copy of.

Verb

If we duplicate the information, are we really accomplishing much?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To do repeatedly; to do again.

Verb

You don't need to duplicate my efforts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “duplicate” mean?

Being the same as another; identical, often having been copied from an original.

Is “duplicate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.