duplication
This term describes the creation of an identical replica, carrying a connotation of precision and exactness. It is frequently used in technical, administrative, and scientific contexts where the goal is to maintain the integrity of the original source without variation.
In biological and genetic contexts, the word shifts from a deliberate act of copying to a spontaneous mutation. Here, it refers to the accidental repetition of genetic sequences, which can alter the function of an organism.
Meanings
The act of making an exact copy of something or the state of being doubled.
The duplication of the original documents took several hours.
The unnecessary repetition of a process, effort, or expense.
We must avoid the duplication of services across different government departments.
The biological process by which a segment of a chromosome is repeated.
Genetic duplication can lead to the evolution of new gene functions.