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   replicate

   verb

   • 1. make an exact copy of; reproduce: "it might be impractical to replicate Eastern culture in the west"
   • ▪ (of genetic material or a living organism) reproduce or give rise to a copy of itself: "interleukin-16 prevents the virus from replicating itself"
   • ▪ repeat (a scientific experiment or trial) to obtain a consistent result: "these findings have been replicated by Metzger and Antes"

   adjective

   • 1. of the nature of a copy: "a replicate Earth"
   • ▪ of the nature of a repetition of a scientific experiment or trial: "the variation of replicate measurements"

   noun

   • 1. a close or exact copy; a replica: "young reptiles should not be considered merely small replicates of adults"
   • ▪ a repeated experiment or trial: "five replicates were performed per dilution"
   • 2. a tone one or more octaves above or below the given tone.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘repeat’): from Latin replicat-, from the verb replicare, from re- ‘back, again’ + plicare ‘to fold’. The current senses date from the late 19th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPLICATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REPLICATE definition: 1. to make or do something again in exactly the same way: 2. If organisms and genetic or other…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › replicateReplicate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REPLICATE is duplicate, repeat. How to use replicate in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPLICATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REPLICATE meaning: 1. to make or do something again in exactly the same way: 2. If organisms and genetic or other…. Learn more.

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   to repeat, duplicate, or reproduce, especially for experimental purposes: We were unable to replicate the same results in the field. Genetics. (of a cell) to make a copy of (its DNA): The cell replicates its DNA to begin the process of cell division.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › replicateReplicate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word replicate carries different shades of meaning, but it generally involves repeating something. Students of biology will know that the word is often used to indicate that an exact duplicate has been made, such as chromosomes that replicate themselves.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreplicate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of replicate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › replicateReplicate - definition of replicate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat: "recreating his pose for a photo that replicated his glorious moment" (Stuart Miller). 2. Biology To reproduce or make an exact copy or copies of (genetic material, a cell, or an organism). 3. To repeat (a scientific experiment) to confirm findings or ensure accuracy. v.intr.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPLICATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you replicate someone's experiment, work, or research, you do it yourself in exactly the same way. He invited her to his laboratory to see if she could replicate the experiment. American English : replicate / ˈrɛplɪkeɪt /

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    Jun 2, 2024 · replicate (plural replicates) The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica. A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREPLICATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    REPLICATE definition: to make or do something again in exactly the same way. Learn more.