duplicate reply

[ˈduːplɪkət ˈrɛplaɪ]
nounpl: duplicate replies
resposta duplicada
1. A repeated or second response to the same message, question, or communication, often sent unintentionally
I received a duplicate reply to my email, so I only needed to read one of them.
Recebi uma resposta duplicada ao meu email, então precisei ler apenas uma delas.
2. In digital communication or forums, an identical or nearly identical response posted more than once to the same topic or thread
The moderator deleted the duplicate reply to keep the forum organized.
O moderador deletou a resposta duplicada para manter o fórum organizado.
3. A redundant answer that repeats information already provided in a previous response
His duplicate reply contained the same information as the first message.
Sua resposta duplicada continha as mesmas informações da primeira mensagem.
This term is particularly common in modern digital communication contexts such as email, social media, and online forums. In Brazilian business culture, duplicate replies are often seen as a sign of carelessness and are generally avoided in professional communication. In the USA, automated systems and filters are frequently used to prevent and identify duplicate replies to maintain communication efficiency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repeated replyredundant responseduplicate messagesecond responsecopy reply
Antonyms / Antônimos
original replyunique responsesingle answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta duplicada
Standard term used in digital communication contexts
São Paulo
resposta duplicada / resposta repetida
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
resposta duplicada
Standard usage in tech and business communications
Portugal
resposta duplicada / resposta repetida
Both forms are acceptable, with 'duplicada' being more technical

Related Words

duplicatereplyresponseredundancycopyemailmessage

Related Idioms & Phrases

avoid duplicate replies
filter out duplicate replies
send a duplicate reply by mistake
delete duplicate replies
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