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Replication

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Noun

1. replication, reproduction

the act of making copies

Example Sentences:
'Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient'

2. replication

(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

3. comeback, counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Example Sentences:
'it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher'

4. replication

(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer

5. echo, replication, reverberation, sound reflection

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

Example Sentences:
'she could hear echoes of her own footsteps'

6. replica, replication, reproduction

copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

7. replication

the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion

Example Sentences:
'scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Replication

see synonyms of replication
noun
1. 
a reply or response
2. law
(formerly) the plaintiff's reply to a defendant's answer or plea
3. biology
the production of exact copies of complex molecules, such as DNA molecules, that occurs during growth of living organisms
4. 
repetition of a procedure, such as a scientific experiment, in order to reduce errors
5.  a less common word for replica

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Replication

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noun
1. 
a folding back; fold
2. 
a reply, or answer; esp., a reply to an answer
3. 
repetition of a sound; echo
4. 
the act of repeating, duplicating, copying, or reproducing
5. 
a copy; reproduction
6.  Law
reply (sense 8)
7.  Statistics
the exact duplication of an experiment for verification, criticism, or extension of previous results

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Replication

see synonyms of replication
n.
1.
a. The act or process of replicating something.
b. Biology The process by which genetic material, a single-celled organism, or a virus reproduces or makes a copy of itself.
c. In scientific research, the repetition of an experiment to confirm findings or to ensure accuracy.
d. A copy or reproduction: a replication of a famous painting.
2. Law The plaintiff's response to the defendant's answer or plea; a reply.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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