duplicate

Definition

• n. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
• v. make or do or perform again
• v. make a duplicate or duplicates of
• adj. identically copied from an original

Word forms

Past participle

duplicated

Present participle

duplicating

Past tense

duplicated

Third person singular

duplicates

Example sentences

1. n.

   I made a duplicate of the report for my records.

2. a.

   The artist created a duplicate painting to sell at the gallery.

3. vt.

   You can duplicate the file by clicking the right mouse button.

4. [计]

   Please duplicate the database to ensure we have a backup.