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replications
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the action of creating one or more copies of something
- The replication of the documents took several hours.
- The artist oversaw replication of the painting for exhibitions.
- Replication ensures that data is preserved.
- Replication of the files prevented loss during the move.
- The historian focused on replication of ancient manuscripts.
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the repetition of a scientific study to confirm or challenge its results
- Scientists emphasize the importance of replication in research to ensure the reliability and validity of experimental findings.
- The replication of experimental studies by independent researchers is a fundamental practice to validate scientific discoveries.
- Replication studies in psychology aim to confirm the reliability of psychological experiments and their generalizability.
- Researchers conducting replication experiments may use different participants, settings, or methodologies to enhance the study's robustness.
- The successful replication of a landmark experiment strengthens the scientific community's confidence in the original findings.
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a copy of an original object or work
- The museum displayed a replication of a famous sculpture.
- He bought a replication of a medieval sword.
- Each replication faithfully mirrored the original design.
- Replications of the manuscript were distributed to libraries.
- The shop sold replications of antique furniture.
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the echoing of a sound due to reflected sound waves
- The canyon produced a natural replication of our voices.
- Replication of sound made it difficult to locate the source.
- Musicians use replication to create echo effects.
- The hall's architecture enhanced sound replication.
- Replication of the drum beats was intentional in the performance.
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the process by which an organism duplicates its genetic material, particularly the copying of DNA in cell division
- DNA replication is a fundamental process that occurs before cell division, ensuring genetic continuity.
- The enzyme DNA polymerase catalyzes the synthesis of a complementary DNA strand during replication.
- Replication starts at specific sites called origins of replication on the DNA molecule.
- Each daughter DNA molecule produced during replication consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.
- Errors during DNA replication are corrected by proofreading mechanisms to maintain genetic fidelity.
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a formal reply by a plaintiff to a defendant's plea or answer in a lawsuit
- The lawyer submitted the replication to counter the defense's claims.
- In civil procedure, replication is part of the pleadings sequence.
- The judge reviewed the replication before making a ruling.
- Replication addresses points raised in the defendant's answer.
- Filing a replication ensures the plaintiff's arguments are considered.
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a quick, often witty or critical reply to a comment or question
- She responded with a sharp replication to his sarcastic remark.
- The politician's replication deflected the reporter's question.
- His replication silenced the heckler in the audience.
- Replication in debate can be both clever and cutting.
- The comedian's replication drew laughter from the crowd.