B2nounworktechnology
US/ˌduː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌdjuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of copying something, or of doing the same work twice when it is not needed
In context
Sharing one online document avoids duplication, because everyone edits the same file.
The two departments were merged to reduce duplication and save money.
Unauthorised duplication of these DVDs is against the law.
Words that go with duplication
verb + noun
- avoid duplicationCheck the list first to avoid duplication.
- reduce duplicationSharing data between hospitals would reduce duplication of tests.
noun + preposition
- duplication of effortBetter communication would prevent duplication of effort.
- duplication of workThere is a lot of duplication of work between the two teams.
adjective + noun
- unnecessary duplicationThe new system removes unnecessary duplication of paperwork.
noun + noun
- data duplicationData duplication wastes storage space on the server.