replicate

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replicate

The scientist attempts to replicate the experiment in the lab.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make or do or perform again: To produce something again, especially to repeat an action or recreate a result.
    • To reproduce or make an exact copy of: To duplicate something precisely, creating an identical or very close facsimile.
    • To bend or turn backward: A less common, technical meaning referring to a folding or bending back.
Usage and Examples
  • To make or do again:

    • Scientists failed to replicate the experiment's results.
    • The chef tried to replicate the signature dish from memory.
  • To reproduce an exact copy:

    • The virus replicates itself inside the host cell.
    • The artist's studio can replicate the painting for a fraction of the cost.
  • To bend or turn backward (technical/biological):

    • The leaf margin replicates, forming a distinct fold.
Advanced Usage
  • In computing: To duplicate data from one database or server to another to ensure consistency and availability.

    • The system is designed to automatically replicate changes across all nodes in the network.
  • In legal/formal contexts: To repeat or reproduce testimony or a document.

    • The witness was asked to replicate his earlier statement for the new jury.
Variants and Related Words
  • Replication (noun): The action or process of replicating.
    • The study's findings await replication by independent researchers.
  • Replicable (adjective): Capable of being replicated.
    • For a finding to be scientifically valid, it must be replicable.
  • Replicant (noun): A bioengineered being, especially in science fiction (e.g., from ).
Synonyms
  • Duplicate: To make an identical copy.
  • Reproduce: To produce a copy or likeness.
  • Repeat: To do or say something again.
  • Copy: To make a similar or identical version.
Antonyms
  • Originate: To create or initiate something new.
  • Differ: To be unlike or distinct.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Replicate the success": To achieve the same successful outcome again.
    • The company hopes to replicate the success of its flagship product.
  • "Self-replicate": (Of a system, especially in biology or computing) To copy itself without external direction.
    • Certain computer viruses are designed to self-replicate rapidly.
replicate

The scientist attempts to replicate the experiment in the lab.

Verb
  1. make or do or perform again
    • He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
  2. reproduce or make an exact copy of
    • replicate the cell
    • copy the genetic information
  3. bend or turn backward