1
as in reproduction
something that is made to look exactly like something else
bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden
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2
as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data
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as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
his carefully worded replications suggested that he was well aware of the punishment for perjury
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Recent Examples of replication
The report says the changes observed were likely generated by replication of the virus throughout the patient’s illness rather than transmitted at the time of infection, meaning that the mutations weren’t present in the birds the person was exposed to.
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
Unlike some other replication projects, NIH has decided not to publicize the results.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 26 Dec. 2024
This industrial metaverse, as it’s known, refers to the web of advanced technologies like digital twin, IoT, AI, and virtual reality that come together to create immersive, real-time replications of industrial processes.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Another is that the viruses have begun to contain mutations that allow increased prospects for replication in human cells—increasing the potential for a widespread threat to humans.
—William A. Haseltine, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
Unlike some other replication projects, NIH has decided not to publicize the results.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 26 Dec. 2024
This industrial metaverse, as it’s known, refers to the web of advanced technologies like digital twin, IoT, AI, and virtual reality that come together to create immersive, real-time replications of industrial processes.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Another is that the viruses have begun to contain mutations that allow increased prospects for replication in human cells—increasing the potential for a widespread threat to humans.
—William A. Haseltine, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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Ryan pointed to a Model T 100, a reproduction done of the Ford Model T done in 2003 for the 100th anniversary of the company.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Second, how do social groups affect individual survival and reproduction – in other words, what group traits are under selection?—
Conner Philson,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2025
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Listen attentively to what’s being said, and practice deep listening techniques, such as listening for repetition, which can signal a need to dig further.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, how people really learn is through repetition, resources, reflection and accountability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Sky News said the couple declined to offer any formal response to the interview.—
Catarina Demony,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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The association is said to be considering a range of possible responses.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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Researchers in Pompeii have revealed that a painting initially thought to be a copy, hanging in a local church, is in fact an original work that went missing, by Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna, reports ANSA.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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So pack your bags, pick up that worn copy of your favorite Austen classic, and set out on an adventure that would make even Lizzie Bennet proud.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Clearly, Kyiv’s troops are determined to avoid a repeat of their defeat in Kursk.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Seoul, the capital of South Korea, made several repeat appearances.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
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Looking for Wednesday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hopefully, the pursuit of science will give us some real answers to real questions.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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One approach would be to ramp up artificial neural networks to the level of being an exact replica of a human brain.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mark Rober, who has over 65 million subscribers on YouTube, tested the vehicle's autonomous cameras by driving at a screen with an exact replica of the road behind it, in the style of a Looney Tunes sketch.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Those unable to catch the show live can watch an on-demand replay via Peacock starting Thursday.—
Matthew Leimkuehler,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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With each replay, a growing number of musicians, athletes, and other big West Coast names — including YG, Steve Lacy, Russell Westbrook, Black Hippy, and Mustard — joined him onstage, in what looked like an Avengers ensemble of Drake haters.—
Kyndall Cunningham,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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