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deduplication

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /diːˌdʒuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of removing duplication or redundancy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The elimination of redundant duplicate data.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The division of that which is morphologically one organ into two or more, such as the division of an organ of a plant into a pair or cluster.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

From de- + duplication.