Meaning of reproduction in English

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Noun
reproduction
Definitions
1. the process of generating offspring
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2. recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall
3. copy that is not the original
Examples
- « something that has been copied »
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4. the act of making copies
Examples
- « Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient »
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- reproduce
5. the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
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