Copy vs Duplicate vs Reproduce

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Copy

Top 1000 (molto comune)A2noun

Duplicate

Top 2000 (comune)B1verb

Reproduce

Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)C1verb
Più comune: Copy
 CopyDuplicateReproduce
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒpi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːpi/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈdjuːplɪkɛt//🇺🇸 //ˈduːplɪkeɪt//🇬🇧 /["/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/","/ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪz/","/ˌriːprəˈdjuːst/","/ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌriːprəˈduːs/","/ˌriːprəˈduːsɪz/","/ˌriːprəˈduːst/","/ˌriːprəˈduːsɪŋ/"]/
SignificatoTo make a duplicate of something.To make an exact copy of something.To make something again or copy it.
EsempioI need to make a copy of this document for my records.Please duplicate this document for the meeting tomorrow.Scientists can reproduce the experiment to verify the results.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 2000 (comune)Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)
Livello CEFRA2B1C1
Categoria grammaticalenounverbverb
Collocazioniaccurate, faithful, good, create, make, print, machine, room, center, copy of, additional, extra, further, print, produce, circulate, circulate, be available, copy of, good, great, ad, edit, prepare, produce, editor, writer, deadlineduplicate file, duplicate efforts, duplicate information, duplicate recordaccurately, exactly, faithfully, be able to, can, be unable to, from, an attempt to reproduce something, beautifully reproduced, reproduced (by) courtesy of somebody/​something, accurately, exactly, faithfully, be able to, can, be unable to, from, an attempt to reproduce something, beautifully reproduced, reproduced (by) courtesy of somebody/​something, asexually, sexually, naturally, be able to, be likely to, can, by
Contraridestroy, erase, originaloriginal, uniquedestroy, eliminate
Errori comuni'Copy' is sometimes confused with 'paste'., Learners may use 'copy' instead of 'duplicate' in formal situations., Confusing the noun 'copy' with the verb form.Confused with 'duplicate' as a noun instead of a verb., Using 'duplicated' incorrectly as an adjective in some contexts., Misplacing the object, e.g., saying 'duplicate copy' instead of just 'duplicate'.Confused with 'produce' — 'reproduce' implies making a copy., Incorrectly using 'reproduce' without an object — it requires something to be reproduced., Using 'reproduce' in an informal context — it sounds too formal for casual talk.
Note d'usoUsed in academic contexts (like copying notes) and everyday situations (like copying a document). Avoid if referring to personal ideas as 'copies' may imply plagiarism.Use 'duplicate' in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations when a simpler word like 'copy' would work better.Typically used in scientific or artistic contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to duplicating objects. Can sound formal in everyday speech.

Domande frequenti: Copy vs Duplicate vs Reproduce

Qual è la differenza tra Copy, Duplicate e Reproduce?

Copy: To make a duplicate of something. Duplicate: To make an exact copy of something. Reproduce: To make something again or copy it.

Quale è più comune: Copy, Duplicate e Reproduce?

Copy è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Quale è più avanzata: Copy, Duplicate e Reproduce?

Reproduce è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Copy, Duplicate e Reproduce sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Copy: A2, Duplicate: B1, Reproduce: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Copy, Duplicate e Reproduce?

Copy: noun, Duplicate: verb, Reproduce: verb.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Copy: I need to make a copy of this document for my records. Duplicate: Please duplicate this document for the meeting tomorrow. Reproduce: Scientists can reproduce the experiment to verify the results.

Posso usare Copy, Duplicate e Reproduce in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Copy, Duplicate e Reproduce sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.