digitalreplica
nounUK /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈrɛplɪkə/
US /ˌdɪdʒɪtəl ˈrɛplɪkə/
A digital replica is a computer copy of a real thing.
The museum made a digital replica of the dinosaur skeleton so people could explore it online.
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2. A virtual version of a person or object used in games or simulations.
The game lets you create a digital replica of yourself as the main character.
3. An exact electronic reproduction of a document or artwork.
The library keeps a digital replica of the ancient map for researchers.
4. A computer-generated stand-in used to test how a real object will behave.
Engineers built a digital replica of the bridge to see how it handles strong winds.