Replication Definition & Meaning
replication
- noun
- 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
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
- (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
- 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 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"
"Replication" in song lyrics
See how replication is used in real songs:
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"And dubbed this art form as another replication"
Pegz — The Fight -
"Yo you just a imitation, a replication"
Pennjamin Bannekar f/ Omen, Phil G — Counterfeit -
"dna replication"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with replication
Usage tips for "replication"
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