Synonyms for replication

Synonyms for (noun) replication

Synonyms: replication, reproduction

Definition: the act of making copies

Usage: Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient

Similar words: copying

Definition: an act of copying


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: repeating, repetition

Definition: the act of doing or performing again


Synonyms: replica, replication, reproduction

Definition: copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

Similar words: copy

Definition: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing

Usage: she made a copy of the designer dress; the clone was a copy of its ancestor


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: reflection, reflectivity, reflexion

Definition: the ability to reflect beams or rays


Synonyms: replication

Definition: (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer

Similar words: pleading

Definition: (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: response, reply

Definition: the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

Usage: he growled his reply


Synonyms: replication

Definition: (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

Similar words: organic process, biological process

Definition: a process occurring in living organisms


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