Duplicate vs. Replication
Difference Between Duplicate and Replication
Duplicateadjective
Being the same as another; identical.
This is a duplicate entry.Replicationnoun
The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.
Duplicateadjective
(games) In which the hands of cards, tiles, etc. are preserved between rounds to be played again by other players.
duplicate whistduplicate ScrabbleReplicationnoun
Copy; reproduction.
That painting is an almost exact replication of a famous Rembrandt painting.Duplicateverb
to make a copy of
If we duplicate the information, are we really accomplishing much?Replicationnoun
(legal) A response from the plaintiff to the defendant's plea.
Duplicateverb
to do repeatedly; to do again
You don't need to duplicate my efforts.Replicationnoun
(biology) The process of producing replicas of DNA or RNA molecules.
Duplicateverb
to produce something equal to
He found it hard to duplicate the skills of his wife.Replicationnoun
(computing) The process of frequent electronic data copying a one database in one computer or server to a database in another so that all users share the same level of information. Used to improve fault tolerance of the system.
Duplicatenoun
One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy.
This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.Replicationnoun
the act of making copies;
Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficientDuplicatenoun
(legal) 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.
Replicationnoun
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
Duplicatenoun
A pawnbroker's ticket, which must be shown when redeeming a pledged item.
Replicationnoun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one);
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacherDuplicatenoun
The game of duplicate bridge.
Replicationnoun
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
Duplicatenoun
The game of duplicate Scrabble.
Replicationnoun
the persistence of a sound after its source has stopped
Duplicatenoun
A biological specimen that was gathered alongside another specimen and represents the same species.
Replicationnoun
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
Duplicatenoun
something additional of the same kind;
he always carried extras in case of an emergencyReplicationnoun
the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion;
scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replicationDuplicatenoun
a copy that corresponds to an original exactly;
he made a duplicate for the filesDuplicateverb
make or do or perform again;
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trickDuplicateverb
duplicate or match;
The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverseDuplicateverb
make a duplicate or duplicates of;
Could you please duplicate this letter for me?Duplicateverb
increase twofold;
The population doubled within 50 yearsDuplicateadjective
identically copied from an original;
a duplicate keyDuplicateadjective
being two identical
