Triplicate (adjective)

Triple in number, amount, or size.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from late latin triplicatus, from latin triplicare 'to triple', from tri- 'three' + plicare 'to fold'. the noun sense dates from the late 19th century.

Examples:

  1. The triplicate form is used to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
  2. The triplicate copies of the document were filed in three different locations.
  3. The triplicate samples were tested to confirm the results.
  4. Triplicate measurements were taken to increase accuracy.
  5. The triplicate system provided three opportunities for detection of errors.
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