replication

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 carbon, carbon copy, clone, dummy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, mock, reduplication, replica, copy, reproductionRelated Words 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, spareAntonyms 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 duplication, iteration, redo, reduplication, reiteration, renewal, repetition, replay, repeat, repriseRelated Words 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 comeback, rejoinder, answer, reply, response, retort, returnRelated Words back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark; defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutationNear Antonyms challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz; poll, questionnaire, surveyAntonyms inquiry, query, question