reduplicating

verb

Definition of reduplicatingnext
present participle of reduplicate
1
as in copying
to make an exact likeness of reduplicate a recording of the concert for my friend

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2
as in repeating
to make or do again found out halfway through the project that I was reduplicating another team member's efforts, so we had to figure out who was going to do what

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  1. copying
  2. replicating
  3. renewing
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  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This change might create fresh information, artistic elements, insights, or viewpoints beyond simply copying the original.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of copying
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  • What begins as a tool for convenience could grow out of control, replicating and consuming resources, and eventually overshadowing us.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Simply replicating last year’s budget for your SaaS expenditures won’t cut it anymore.
    Ben Pippenger, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of replicating
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  • The amenity gives prospects another reason to sign leases at client buildings, and current residents one more factor in favor of renewing their leases.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Compare costs by getting quotes from a few insurers before renewing your policy.
    Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of renewing
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“Reduplicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplicating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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