noun
Uncommon
replication
rehp-lih-KAY-shuhn
Replication (noun) means the process of copying or reproducing something so a fresh, identical version exists. Example: “The paper describes their methodology in enough detail to allow replication by other teams.”
noun
1
The process of copying or reproducing something so a fresh, identical version exists.
"The paper describes their methodology in enough detail to allow replication by other teams."
2
In biology, the process by which DNA or RNA molecules make copies of themselves.
"Errors during DNA replication can sometimes lead to mutations."
3
In computing, the ongoing copying of data from one database or server to another so all systems stay in sync.
"The company set up database replication across three data centers for reliability."
How to use replication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking a copy of something, whether that's a scientific result, a strand of DNA, or a database.
Common pairings
DNA replication
data replication
replication of results
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Word forms
- Plural
- replications
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Etymology
From Latin replicatio, built on replicare ("to fold back, repeat") — related to "reply" and "replicate."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for replication
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “replication” mean?
The word “replication” means the process of copying or reproducing something so a fresh, identical version exists. In plain terms, making a copy of something, whether that's a scientific result, a strand of DNA, or a database.
How do you pronounce “replication”?
“Replication” is pronounced rehp-lih-KAY-shuhn (/ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “replication” in a sentence?
Here is “replication” used in a sentence: “The paper describes their methodology in enough detail to allow replication by other teams.”
What is another word for “replication”?
Words with a similar meaning to “replication” include repetition, duplication, imitation, reproduction, copying and copy.
What part of speech is “replication”?
“Replication” is a noun.
Where does the word “replication” come from?
The word “replication” comes from Latin. From Latin replicatio, built on replicare ("to fold back, repeat") — related to "reply" and "replicate.".
Is “replication” a common word?
“Replication” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “replication” have?
“Replication” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of copying or reproducing something so a fresh, identical version exists.
