B2
duplication vs repetition
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| duplicationnoun/ˌduː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of copying something, or of doing the same work twice when it is not needed | Goes with avoid duplication | Example Sharing one online document avoids duplication, because everyone edits the same file. |
| repetitionnoun/ˌrep.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning the act of doing or saying the same thing again, or a thing that is repeated | Goes with avoid repetition | Example The essay was weak because of the constant repetition of the same ideas. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The of these patterns helps memory.