What is duplicate content and how can I avoid being penalized for it on my site?

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Published on 2012-10-14T16:06:42Z Indexed on 2012/10/14 21:52 UTC
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What does Google consider to be duplicate content?
Will the way I am presenting my content result in a duplicate content penalty?
How can I avoid having my site's content treated as duplicate content?

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