Replication
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Replication is a noun meaning The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.
Meaning
The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.
More Meanings
- Copy; reproduction.
- (law) A response from the plaintiff to the defendant's plea.
- (biology) The process of producing replicas of DNA or RNA molecules.
- (computing) The process of frequent electronic data copying a one database in one computer or server to a database in another so that all users share the same level of information. Used to improve fault tolerance of the system.
Example Sentences
That painting is an almost exact replication of a famous Rembrandt painting.
DNA replication is the process of producing two identical replicas from one original DNA molecule.
Word Forms
- replications
Synonyms for replication
Depending on context, synonyms include repetition, duplication, imitation, copying, reproduction, copy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reproduction, replicate, cloning, duplication, duplicate, reproduce.
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