Replication

[replɪ'keɪʃ(ə)n]

Definition

(noun.) the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion; 'scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication'.

(noun.) (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer.

(noun.) (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.

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Definition

(n.) An answer; a reply.

(n.) The reply of the plaintiff, in matters of fact, to the defendant's plea.

(n.) Return or repercussion, as of sound; echo.

(n.) A repetition; a copy.

Checker: Salvatore

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Answer, REJOINDER, reply.

Editor: Shanna