replication
replication /ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
The act of making copies
(
reproduction
, replication
)
the act of making copies
Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
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The repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
(
replication
)
the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
Scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication
scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication
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Copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
(
replica
, replication
, reproduction
, repro
[Informal] )
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
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The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
(
replication
, sound reflection
, reverberation
, echo
)
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
She could hear echoes of her own footsteps
she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
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(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
(
replication
)
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
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A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(
counter
, rejoinder
, replication
, comeback
, retort
, return
, riposte
)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
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(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
(
replication
)
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
