Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Replication has 8 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of making copies
"Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient"
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
"Before the bacteria divided, its genetic material underwent replication to ensure each new cell received an identical set of DNA."
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
"In the civil lawsuit, the plaintiff filed a replication to formally respond to the defendant's detailed denial of negligence."
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
"she could hear echoes of her own footsteps"
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
"The museum rejected the artwork as a mere replication, noting it lacked the subtle imperfections of the original brushstrokes."
the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
"scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication"
The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.
"The museum plans to undertake a careful replication of the ancient pottery vase using traditional techniques."
In plain English: Replication is making an exact copy of something so it can be done again to check if the results are real.
"The replication of these DNA strands is essential for cell division to occur correctly."
Usage: Replication refers to the act of creating an exact copy of something, such as duplicating a document or reproducing scientific results under identical conditions. Use this term when emphasizing precision and fidelity in copying rather than general imitation or mimicry.
The word replication entered English in the 14th century via Middle English and Old French as a term for "a reply or answer." It derives from the Latin replicātiō, which originally described an act of answering back rather than its modern sense of copying.