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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of making copies | |
| Synonyms: | reproduction | |
| Examples: | "Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient" |
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| Related terms: | copying scanning replay sound_reproduction reproduce | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion | |
| Examples: | "scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication" |
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| Related terms: | repetition duplicate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division | |
| Related terms: | organic_process genetics | |
| 4. | [ noun ] copy that is not the original; something that has been replicated | |
| Synonyms: | reproduction replica | |
| Related terms: | copy toy duplicate | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (physics) the persistence of a sound after its source has stopped | |
| Synonyms: | echo reverberation sound_reflection | |
| Related terms: | reflection re-echo resound | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) | |
| Synonyms: | comeback retort riposte return counter rejoinder | |
| Examples: | "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher" |
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| Related terms: | reply sass retort counter return | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer | |
| Related terms: | pleading law | |
| Similar spelling: |
reflection replicate reflector reflecting reflexion reflectorize reflectorise reflectance reflectometer reflected |
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