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duplication
[ doo-pli-key-shuhn, dyoo- ]
noun
- an act or instance of duplicating.
- the state of being duplicated.
- a duplicate.
- Genetics. a type of chromosomal aberration in which a region of the chromosome is repeated.
duplication
/ ˌːɪˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act of duplicating or the state of being duplicated
- a copy; duplicate
- genetics a mutation in which there are two or more copies of a gene or of a segment of a chromosome
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzd··tDz noun
- d··tDz noun
- -p·tDz noun
- p·p·tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of duplication1
Example Sentences
"There are inefficiencies about the way we deliver things. This is a mammoth university with 22 schools and lots of duplication. We're very good at adding new things, not at taking things away," he said.
A further 900 are being transferred to other government departments in an attempt to avoid duplication of work.
He added: "The review will aim to drive out waste and inefficiency across Whitehall, reducing duplication and bureaucracy - saving the taxpayer money and cutting the cost of 'doing government'."
In abolishing NHS England last week, politicians said they wanted to "scrap duplication and give more power and tools to local leaders" so they can better deliver for their communities.
Some see sense in mergers, cutting out the duplication of back office costs and the notoriously high salaries of principals.
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