faithful reproduction
noun phraseUK /ˈfeɪθfəl ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
US /ˈfeɪθfəl ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
A copy that looks just like the real thing.
The museum made a faithful reproduction of the old painting.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A recording or performance that stays very close to the original version.
Her cover of the song is a faithful reproduction of the 1960s hit.
3. A biological process in which an organism copies itself accurately.
The faithful reproduction of DNA keeps cells healthy.
4. A printing or reprint that matches the first edition closely.
The publisher released a faithful reproduction of the 1890 book.