1. the aforesaid; the above; the same (used in accounts, lists, etc., to avoid repetition). Abbreviation: do. Symbol: ″. Compare ditto mark. 2. another of the same. 3. Informal. a duplicate; copy. -adverb 4. as already stated; likewise. -verb (used with object) 5. to make a copy of, using a Ditto machine. 6. to duplicate or repeat the action or statement of (another person). [Origin: 1615-25; < It, var. of detto < L dictus said, ptp. of dīcere to say; see dictum] Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
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2. another of the same.
3. Informal. a duplicate; copy.
-adverb
4. as already stated; likewise.
-verb (used with object)
5. to make a copy of, using a Ditto machine.
6. to duplicate or repeat the action or statement of (another person).
[Origin: 1615-25; < It, var. of detto < L dictus said, ptp. of dīcere to say; see dictum]
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
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