duplicate

Definitions

1. adjective

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

   Example

   • This is a duplicate entry.
2. adjective

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

   Examples

   • duplicate whist
   • duplicate Scrabble
3. verb

   To make a copy of.

   Examples

   • If we duplicate the information, are we really accomplishing much?
   • Can you duplicate this kind of key?
   ≈double
4. verb

   To do repeatedly; to do again.

   Example

   • You don't need to duplicate my efforts.
5. verb

   To produce something equal to.

   Example

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

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

   Examples

   • 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.
7. 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

8. noun

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

   ≈tombstone
9. noun

   The game of duplicate bridge.

   Example

   • The momentary madness which infects bridge players occurs frequently at rubber bridge and duplicate; and though it rarely results in murder, it often terminates marriages and close friendships[…]
10. noun

    The game of duplicate Scrabble.