Replicate
/ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo reproduce or duplicate something exactly.
/ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/
To make an exact copy of something.
The machine is able to replicate the user's actions.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a copy of your favorite drawing. Replicating is like making that perfect copy! For example: 'I'm going to replicate my grandma's famous cookies for the bake sale!'
👶 For kids: To make a copy that is exactly the same.
More Examples
The researchers attempted to replicate the successful experiment.
The artist tried to replicate the style of the old masters.
How It's Used
"Scientists are trying to replicate the experiment to verify the results."
"The software replicates the user's actions to automate tasks."
To repeat or do something again.
/ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/
To perform again; to repeat.
The company replicated their successful marketing campaign.
💡 Simply: Think of saying something again, but making sure to say it well. It's repeating, but with a purpose! For example: 'She replicated her success by winning the competition again!'
👶 For kids: To do something again.
More Examples
The cells in the body replicate to replace damaged tissues.
The orator replicated their previous eloquent speech.
How It's Used
"He replicated his argument, summarizing the key points."
"DNA replicates itself within cells."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
replicate data
To create and maintain copies of data in multiple locations.
"To ensure high availability, the company replicates data across several servers."
replicate an environment
To recreate a specific environment or system.
"To test the software, developers replicate the production environment on a test server."
From Latin replicare ('to fold back, repeat'), from re- ('again') + plicare ('to fold').
Used in scientific contexts since the 17th century to describe the reproduction or duplication of experiments and processes.
Memory tip
Think of a photocopier – it replicates documents.
Word Origin
"to repeat, duplicate"