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replicate
[ adjective noun rep-li-kit; verb rep-li-keyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to bend or fold back:
a replicated leaf.
- 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.
verb (used without object)
- (especially of DNA) to undergo replication;
Our DNA replicates at a rate of 50 nucleotides per second.
noun
- something that is replicated, as an experiment or procedure.
replicate
verb
- also intr to make or be a copy of; reproduce
- to fold (something) over on itself; bend back
- to reply to
adjective
- folded back on itself
a replicate leaf
Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz···ٱ adjective
- ԴDz···ٱd adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of replicate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of replicate1
Example Sentences
As the name implies, this investing strategy does not try too hard: It aims to replicate the performance of a market index rather than trying to outperform it through day trading or stock selection.
While online shopping has its place, there are things you just can’t replicate through a screen.
However Purdon said short-term productions would not be able to replicate the consistency of River City, and it would be a "massive blow to the industry" if the cancellation went ahead.
Chinese manufacturers at every stage of the supply chain have given the country a decades-long advantage that will take time to replicate.
Netflix will be hoping the series replicates the success of the first.
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