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Replication

Noun / ˌreplʌˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for replication — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Replication means the process of making an exact copy of something.

Synonyms & similar words

riposte return comeback reproduction counter echo rejoinder retort replica soundreflection reverberation duplication copying reproduction imitation recording repeating echoing mirroring cloning doubling matching reduplication replicating reiteration reproduction resemblance simulation imitation re-creation reproduction

Synonyms by register

Formal

reproduction duplication emulation copying

Informal

copy clone echo redo

Literary

reverberation echoing

Antonyms

original source model prototype unique innovation creation

Common collocations

  • successful replication
  • replication of results
  • DNA replication
  • replication process
  • replication error
  • replication study
  • replication crisis

Word family

noun replication
verb replicate
adjective replicative
adverb replicatively

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific, technical, or business contexts to refer to the process of repeating an experiment or procedure. Can sometimes imply a lack of originality.

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Example sentences

  1. The scientist was able to create a perfect replication of the experiment.
  2. The artist made a replication of the famous painting.
  3. The virus is known for its ability to cause rapid replication in cells.
  4. The company uses a machine for high-speed replication of documents.
  5. The replication of DNA is a complex process.

Quotes

  • Replication is the key to success in science. - David Suzuki
  • There is no replication of a person, no two people are alike. - Youssou N'Dour
  • In science, replication is the gold standard. - Stephen Suomi

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