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replication

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1 something that is made to look exactly like something else

bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden

Synonyms of replication

carbon, carbon copy, clone, copy, dummy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, mock, reduplication, replica, reproduction

Words Related to replication

counterfeit, fake, forgery, knockoff, phony (also phoney), rip-off, rubber stamp, sham

miniature, mock-up, simulation

reconstruction, re-creation

image, likeness, semblance, shadow

impression, imprint, print

approximation, reincarnation, version

extra, reserve, spare

Antonyms of replication

archetype, original, prototype

2 the act of saying or doing over again

we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data

Synonyms of replication

duplication, iteration, redo, reduplication, reiteration, renewal, repeat, repetition, replay, reprise

Words Related to replication

rebroadcast, rerun

recitation, rehearsal

3 something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question

his carefully worded replications suggested that he was well aware of the punishment for perjury

Synonyms of replication

answer, comeback, rejoinder, reply, response, retort, return

Words Related to replication

back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee

acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark

defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation

Near Antonyms of replication

challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz

poll, questionnaire, survey

Antonyms of replication

inquiry, query, question

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