Replication
/ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe action of copying or reproducing something; the state of being copied or reproduced.
/ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/
The act or process of reproducing or duplicating something.
The scientist's research focused on the replication of cellular structures.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making copies of your favorite drawing. Replication is like the process of making those copies! You can copy a document, a computer program, or even a whole city!
👶 For kids: Making something again and again, like making copies.
More Examples
Data replication is critical for disaster recovery.
The artist's technique involved the replication of natural forms.
How It's Used
"DNA replication is essential for cell division."
"Database replication ensures data availability."
"The factory uses automated replication for mass production."
The act or process of repeating an experiment or study to see if you get the same results.
/ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/
The process of copying or repeating an experiment or study to verify the results.
Replication of the study is crucial to confirm the initial results.
💡 Simply: Imagine a chef creating a recipe. Replication means they are doing it again to make sure the ingredients and method of preparation are right.
👶 For kids: Doing something again to see if you get the same answer.
More Examples
The researchers emphasized the importance of replication in their methodology.
Lack of replication can lead to questions about the validity of the findings.
How It's Used
"Successful replication of the experiment strengthened the theory."
"The replication of psychological studies helps ensure the validity of findings."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin *replicatio*, meaning 'a repeating' or 'an echo,' derived from *replicare*, 'to fold back,' from *re-* (again) + *plicare* (to fold).
Used since the mid-17th century, initially to describe the folding back of a leaf or other object, later applied to other forms of reproduction.
Memory tip
Think of the 'replica' – something copied. 'Replication' is the act of making that copy.
Word Origin
"to fold back, repeat"