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duplicate
What does duplicate mean?
duplicate (verb): to make a copy of.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use duplicate in a sentence?
- If we duplicate the information, are we really accomplishing much? (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Can you duplicate this kind of key? (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does duplicate come from?
Borrowed from Latin duplicātus, perfect passive participle of duplicō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “duplicate” mean?
mark as different
Not quite: that's what distinguish means.
to choose; select
Not quite: that's what opt means.
to come into view
Not quite: that's what emerge means.
to make a copy of
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