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duplication

[doo-pli-key-shuhn, dyoo-] / ˌdu plɪˈkeɪ ʃən, ˌdju- /
NOUN
counterfeiting
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By comparing the genomes of three Clusia species, the team traced how ancient genome duplication followed by extensive genetic reorganization helped produce different forms of CAM.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

The Times quotes officials justifying the order by saying it would reduce duplication of effort; our own spies wouldn’t bother recruiting someone if they knew he or she was already an agent.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

It also said running two warehouses was no longer efficient and was leading to duplication.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

But as I grew older, my interest wasn’t in creation, but duplication.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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