Duplicate

/ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ noun verb adjective

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

Meaning

  1. (noun) One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy. “This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.”
  2. (noun) 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. (noun) A pawnbroker's ticket, which must be shown when redeeming a pledged item.
  4. (noun) The game of duplicate bridge.
  5. (noun) The game of duplicate Scrabble.
  6. (noun) A biological specimen that was gathered alongside another specimen and represents the same species.
  7. (verb) To make a copy of. “Can you duplicate this kind of key?”
  8. (verb) To do repeatedly; to do again. “You don't need to duplicate my efforts.”
  9. (verb) To produce something equal to. “He found it hard to duplicate the skills of his wife.”
  10. (adjective) Being the same as another; identical. “This is a duplicate entry.”
  11. (adjective) (games) In which the hands of cards, tiles, etc. are preserved between rounds to be played again by other players. “duplicate Scrabble”

Letter breakdown

  • Duplicate contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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Reader questions

What does Duplicate mean?

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

How many letters are in Duplicate?

Duplicate has 9 letters.

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