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replication

English

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