REPLICATION Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

replication

noun

ˌre-plə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of replication

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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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 bill would give individuals the right to authorize the use of their voice and likeness in digital replication. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 The old model was largely about replication; find something that works and repeat it in the next city. — Jeremy Barnett, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Less running between cones, more game replication, Schrader said. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026 Neither Washington nor Beijing benefits from losing control of systems capable of autonomous replication, accelerating the development of their own successors, evading oversight, or enabling catastrophic biological or cyber harm. — Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replication

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Noun

Because of the aphids’ fast reproduction and ability to disperse quickly to other plants, Crumbley recommends focusing on reducing the pest’s harborage sites as opposed to introducing marigolds or other companion plants in the fall.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
Framed reproduction prints from it now hang throughout the house.

— Nuriyah Johar, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reproduction

Noun

None of these incidents necessarily costs an account, but repetition can.

— Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
With Dru Smith sidelined by a calf strain sustained during training camp, Larsson had wound up taking repetitions at point guard, including during that preseason-opening victory over the Raptors.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of repetition

Noun

Their responses were not edited and are in the candidates’ own words.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
More than 350 flights were canceled or delayed at Moscow airports, local media reported, as planes were grounded in response to incoming drones.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of response

Noun

Researchers at the company tested how AI models might act as computer worms, programs that move between devices and leave copies of themselves behind, among everyday household gadgets.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The Miami Herald was unsuccessful in reaching Dorworth, but did reach his former attorney who asked for a copy of the lawsuit.

— Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of copy

Noun

In the realm of celebrities, Leoni crafted a number of custom designs for Hollywood step and repeats that leaned streamlined, unfussy, and tastefully restrained—often in her go-to shades of white or black.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
But each positive screening result will require thorough follow-up, including repeat testing, further evaluation, counseling on modifiable factors (such as losing weight or improving sleep), and treatment considerations, the researchers note.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeat

Noun

Changing the nozzle instead of the color Creality's answer is called KliTek, a four-channel system that takes a slightly different approach.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
They are discovered well beyond the bounds of the strategic map, where the winds shift, the old answers sink, and the pilot must find the way by dead reckoning.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of answer

Noun

The Southern Alps are an almost exact replica of the Himalayas in terms of their lot formations and crevasse fields, according to Hiddleston.

— Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
The trio also talked about building a replica of the Young statue, which would be placed in the Renaissance Center once it is revamped.

— Carol Cain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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