triplicate
noun
trip·li·cate
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Definition of triplicate
(Entry 1 of 3)
: three copies all alike
—used with in typed in triplicate
triplicate
adjective
trip·li·cate
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Definition of triplicate (Entry 2 of 3)
: consisting of or existing in three corresponding or identical parts or examples
triplicate invoices
triplicate
verb
trip·li·cate
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triplicated;
triplicating
Definition of triplicate (Entry 3 of 3)
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triplication
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Examples of triplicate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
This triplicate of power soft-top convertibles is defined by horsepower — and more does not mean better. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "2019 Boxster 718: preserving Porsche purity," 18 Aug. 2019 The episode, directed by Anne Sewitsky and written by the series’ creator, Charlie Brooker, is a self-aware princess tale in triplicate. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "The Best Episode of the New “Black Mirror” Is a Princess Tale Starring Miley Cyrus," 5 June 2019 People tend to look at the leaders called Kim as if they were printed in triplicate. — Anna Fifield, Washington Post, "Reporter’s notebook: Covering North Korea, daring to hope for change.," 11 June 2018 That portion of the roster is already well covered, often in duplicate or triplicate. — Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "ASK IRA: Do the Heat need a pass-first presence to maximize their roster?," 6 June 2018 Among the dishes being prepared was tagliatelle al ragu, the pasta dough of which rested in triplicate in soft mounds on a nearby wooden table. — Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, "Behind the scenes at Che Fico, one of San Francisco’s most anticipated new restaurants," 21 Mar. 2018 Nondisclosure agreements were signed in triplicate when this Encino estate sold last week, but there’s little mystery as to who is the buyer. — Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, "YouTube star Logan Paul snaps up a prized Encino estate for $6.55 million," 24 Oct. 2017 Another Boston massacre happened in the 2007 ALCS: clinching losses in triplicate again, this time by a 30–5 thrashing. — Tom Verducci, SI.com, "History Stings Indians, Andrew Miller in Excruciating Game 3 Loss to Yankees," 9 Oct. 2017 Even the two book covers are fraternal twins, each depicting a female face in triplicate. — Molly Young, New York Times, "Help Wanted: Only Women Need Apply," 28 July 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
One of several characters sporting capes with a triplicate diamond pattern appears to issue a signal, after which others join it, dashing to the edge of the area before leaping off and swooping down into the swirling cloud bank. — Matt Peckham, Time, "This Is the Creator of Journey's Stunning Next Big Indie Game," 12 Sep. 2017 The twentieth-century corrective—a corporate workplace of rules, hierarchies, collective bargaining, triplicate forms—brought its own unfairnesses. — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, "Is the Gig Economy Working?," 15 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'triplicate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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triplicate
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of triplicate
: having or existing in three copies
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