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