Why can't I sync updated contacts to iPad

iPad IOS 5.1 on iPad[1]; iMac 10.7.3 intel core duo
Contacts on iMac do not transfer updated information to iPad. Following instructions to sync on the Wi-Fi 'help' does not do it; neither does connecting iPad to iMac/select device/click Info/select contacts/click Apply
I *do* get the original Contacts [duplicated] I do *NOT* get updated addresses/details of new contacts, which are in my Address Book on the iMac... HOW do I transfer this 'new' information? HOW do I prevent/delete duplicates?

Thank you for helping: I have been using iCloud/wireless syncing but then tried to sync using iTunes and the computer connection.
Neither has updated my contacts...
I now have 4 sets of duplicates of existing contacts.. and NONE of the new addresses/contacts has been added.
[a] should I try deleting the entire contacts/address book on iPad, and then try to transfer contacts [start all over]
[b] HOW do I delete duplicates, and better still how prevent them in the first place?

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