replicationprogram

noun

UK /ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈproʊɡræm/

A replication program is a set of instructions that makes an exact copy of something.

The scientists used a replication program to copy the data onto a second computer.

SYNONYMS

copying program duplication program clone script copy routine mirroring tool

RELATED WORDS

replication program backup clone copy

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In biology, a replication program is the natural plan cells follow to copy their DNA.

The cell's replication program ensures each new cell gets a full set of genes.

3. In computing, a replication program keeps two or more databases identical by repeating changes.

The replication program synced the sales records across all branch offices.

4. A replication program can be a research plan designed to repeat an experiment to check its results.

Her replication program repeated the original study with a larger group of volunteers.