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duplication
The process of making one or more copies of an original (e.g., a document, image, or file).
Die unerlaubte Vervielfältigung von urheberrechtlich geschütztem Material ist verboten.
The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is prohibited.
The noun 'Vervielfältigung' (duplication) is derived from the verb 'vervielfältigen' (to duplicate), which means 'to make copies of something.' The ending '-ung' turns the action into a noun.
Das Vervielfältigen der Unterlagen dauert nur wenige Minuten.
Duplicating the documents only takes a few minutes.
'Vervielfältigung' (duplication) is a formal word that is often used in legal, technical, or official contexts, especially in connection with copyright law.
Der Vertrag verbietet die Vervielfältigung und Weitergabe der Software.
The contract prohibits the duplication and distribution of the software.
The word is frequently used in combination with the adjectives 'unerlaubt' (unauthorized) or 'unrechtmäßig' (unlawful) to describe an illegal copy.
Die unrechtmäßige Vervielfältigung von Filmen ist eine Straftat.
The unlawful duplication of films is a criminal offense.
reproduction
Both words can refer to copying an original. Reproduktion focuses more on the resulting copy or the result, whereas Vervielfältigung refers to the process of creating one or more copies. When talking about the copying process, Vervielfältigung is usually the better choice.
Die Vervielfältigung des Dokuments dauerte wegen der vielen Seiten lange.
Duplicating the document took a long time because it had so many pages.
Die Reproduktion des alten Gemäldes hängt nun im Flur.
The reproduction of the old painting is now hanging in the hallway.
