replication
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Definitions
Noun
the act of making copies; "Gutenberg''s reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient"
Noun
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
Noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Noun
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant''s plea or answer
Noun
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps"
Noun
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
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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"
Synonyms
comeback
counter
echo
rejoinder
replica
reproduction
retort
return
reverberation
riposte
sound reflection
More General Terms
biological process
copy
copying
organic process
pleading
reflection
reflectivity
reflexion
repeating
repetition
reply
response