replicates; replicated; replicating
formal
: to repeat or copy (something) exactly
Scientists have failed to replicate [=duplicate] the results of his experiment.
They are working on computer-generated speech that replicates the human voice.
DNA replicates itself in the cell nucleus.
DNA replicates in the cell nucleus.
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“Replicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/replicate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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