REPLICATION
Scrabble letter values: R1E1P3L1I1C3A1T1I1O1N1 = 15
Definition
- noun the act of making copies. — synonyms: reproduction
- noun (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.
- noun a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one). — synonyms: rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, comeback, counter
- noun (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer.
- noun the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves. — synonyms: echo, reverberation, sound_reflection
- noun copy that is not the original. — synonyms: replica, reproduction
- noun the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion.
Examples
- “Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient”
- “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
- “she could hear echoes of her own footsteps”