replication

Noun

• the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
  • scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication
    

• copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

• the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
  • she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
    

• (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
  • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
    

• (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

• the act of making copies
  • Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  replica , reproduction , echo , reverberation , sound reflection , rejoinder , retort , return , riposte , comeback , counter