Meaning of replication in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌrɛpləˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    replication

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French replicacion, from Latin replicatio(n-), from replicare‘fold back, repeat’, later ‘make a reply’ (see replicate)

    Definitions

    1. the act of making copies

    Examples

    • « Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient »

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

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

    Examples

    • « it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher »

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  4. 4. (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
  5. 5. the persistence of a sound after its source has stopped

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  6. 6. copy that is not the original

    Examples

    • « something that has been copied »

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

    Examples

    • « scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication »

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    Richard Dawkins

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