Duplicate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Duplicate ( verb )

1. Make a copy of (something), especially using a machine.
2. Make or have a copy or copies of (something).
3. Produce or create something that is the same or very similar to (something already existing or produced by someone else).

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a noun meaning 'a copy'): from latin duplicatus, past participle of duplicare 'to double', from duplus 'double'.

Examples:

1. She duplicated the keys to the office so that each member of the team could access it.
2. The company duplicated the software and sold it under a different name.
3. The scientist was able to duplicate the results of the experiment.
4. The artist duplicated the famous painting, but with her own unique style.
5. The company duplicated the products and sold them at a lower price in other countries.

(As a noun)

Duplicate ( noun )

1. Make a copy of (something), especially using a machine.
2. Make or have a copy or copies of (something).
3. Produce or create something that is the same or very similar to (something already existing or produced by someone else).

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a noun meaning 'a copy'): from latin duplicatus, past participle of duplicare 'to double', from duplus 'double'.

Examples:

1. She duplicated the keys to the office so that each member of the team could access it.
2. The company duplicated the software and sold it under a different name.
3. The scientist was able to duplicate the results of the experiment.
4. The artist duplicated the famous painting, but with her own unique style.
5. The company duplicated the products and sold them at a lower price in other countries.