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trip·li·cate
I. \ˈtriplə̇kə̇]t, -lēk- sometimes -ləˌkā]; usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin triplicatus, past participle of triplicare to triple, from triplic-, triplex triple, threefold
1. : made in three identical copies : threefold
< a triplicate agreement >
2. : third — used of one of a set of copies
< the triplicate copy shall be delivered directly to the collector of customs — U.S. Code >
II. \-ləˌkāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
1. : to multiply by three : increase threefold : triple
2. : to reproduce twice; specifically : to make an original and two carbon copies of
III. \like triplicate I\ noun
(-s)
: a third thing like two others of the same kind; specifically : one of three identical copies of something (as a document or letter)
< the triplicate … is forwarded to the administrative agency — Journal of Accountancy >
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