Duplicate vs. Replication

Duplicate vs. Replication — Is There a Difference?
ADVERTISEMENT

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 Scrabble

Replicationnoun

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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 efficient
ADVERTISEMENT

Duplicatenoun

(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 teacher

Duplicatenoun

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 emergency

Replicationnoun

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 replication

Duplicatenoun

a copy that corresponds to an original exactly;

he made a duplicate for the files

Duplicateverb

make or do or perform again;

He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick

Duplicateverb

duplicate or match;

The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse

Duplicateverb

make a duplicate or duplicates of;

Could you please duplicate this letter for me?

Duplicateverb

increase twofold;

The population doubled within 50 years

Duplicateadjective

identically copied from an original;

a duplicate key

Duplicateadjective

being two identical