Definition of "duplicate" in английский

adjective

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

   • This is a duplicate entry.

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

   • duplicate whist
   • duplicate Scrabble

verb

1. (transitive) To make a copy of.

   • If we duplicate the information, are we really accomplishing much?
   • Can you duplicate this kind of key?

2. (transitive) To do repeatedly; to do again.

   • You don't need to duplicate my efforts.

3. (transitive) To produce something equal to.

   • He found it hard to duplicate the skills of his wife.

noun

1. One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.

   • This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.
   • July 20, 1678, William Temple, letter to the Lord Treasurer I send a duplicate both of it and my last dispatch.

2. (law) An original instrument repeated; a document which is the same as another in all essential particulars, and differing from a mere copy in having all the validity of an original

3. A pawnbroker's ticket, which must be shown when redeeming a pledged item.

4. (uncountable) The game of duplicate bridge.

5. (uncountable) The game of duplicate Scrabble.

6. (botany, zoology) A biological specimen that was gathered alongside another specimen and represents the same species.