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duplication

[doo-pli-key-shuhn, dyoo-] / ˌdu plɪˈkeɪ ʃən, ˌdju- /
NOUN
counterfeiting
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The changes are also intended to save money by reducing duplication and cutting administrative costs.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

In addition, certain genetic backgrounds showed a striking tendency toward whole-genome duplication, an event in which the complete set of chromosomes is copied.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

Bosses try to limit duplication through projects to share technologies and components.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Fifth, the DNI can set priorities for technical innovations that the other agencies can’t do on their own, at least not without creating a dozen or more different approaches, spawning duplication, unfilled gaps, or both.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2026

It had been floating about for almost thirty years in the circle of theoretically inclined geneticists intrigued by gene duplication.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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