English dictionary
replication
nounPronunciation
ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of making copies
noun
- the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
noun
- copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
noun
- the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
noun
- (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
noun
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
noun
- (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
Example sentences
Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication
she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher