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Replication
01
the action of creating one or more copies of something
Examples
The replication of the documents took several hours.
The artist oversaw replication of the painting for exhibitions.
02
the repetition of a scientific study to confirm or challenge its results
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Scientists emphasize the importance of replication in research to ensure the reliability and validity of experimental findings.
The replication of experimental studies by independent researchers is a fundamental practice to validate scientific discoveries.
03
a copy of an original object or work
Examples
The museum displayed a replication of a famous sculpture.
He bought a replication of a medieval sword.
04
the echoing of a sound due to reflected sound waves
Examples
The canyon produced a natural replication of our voices.
Replication of sound made it difficult to locate the source.
05
the process by which an organism duplicates its genetic material, particularly the copying of DNA in cell division
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DNA replication is a fundamental process that occurs before cell division, ensuring genetic continuity.
The enzyme DNA polymerase catalyzes the synthesis of a complementary DNA strand during replication.
06
a formal reply by a plaintiff to a defendant's plea or answer in a lawsuit
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The lawyer submitted the replication to counter the defense's claims.
In civil procedure, replication is part of the pleadings sequence.
07
a quick, often witty or critical reply to a comment or question
Examples
She responded with a sharp replication to his sarcastic remark.
The politician 's replication deflected the reporter's question.
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