triplicate
triplicate
Definition
trip·li·cate (trip′li kit; for v., -kāt′)
adjective
- threefold
- designating the third of identical copies
Etymology: ME < L triplicatus, pp. of triplicare, to treble < triplex: see triplex
noun
any of three identical copies or things
transitive verb triplicated -·cat′ed, triplicating -·cat′·ing
to make three identical copies of
in triplicate
in three identical copies
triplicate
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- form: The premise is simple, albeit in triplicate narrative form.
- copy: They will choose which case you will discuss on the day. here are 10 triplicate copies of the form in each pad.
- book: You can buy duplicate or triplicate invoice books with carbon sheets or produce them on a computer and file hard copies.
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