replication
nounReplication is when something is copied or made again in the same way.
The scientist checked the replication of the experiment to make sure the results were correct.
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2. In biology, replication is the process by which a cell or virus makes an exact copy of its DNA or RNA.
Viral replication happens quickly inside the host cell.
3. In science, replication is the repeating of an experiment by someone else to see if the same results are found.
The study's findings were confirmed through replication by another lab.
4. In computing, replication is the process of copying data from one database or server to another to keep them the same.
Database replication keeps the backup server up to date.
5. In law, replication is a reply made by a plaintiff to a defendant's answer.
The lawyer filed a replication responding to the defense's claims.