Meaning & use
replication
The process of copying or reproducing something exactly, especially in science or research.
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Scientists rely on replication of experiments to confirm that results are reliable.
The museum displayed a careful replication of the ancient artifact.
A note on using this word
In biology, "DNA replication" refers specifically to the copying of genetic material before a cell divides.
Words with a similar meaning
duplicationreproduction
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