replicate

verb
UK: /ˈreplɪkeɪt/
US: /ˈreplɪkeɪt/

  1. To make an exact copy of something.

    1. We replicate the experiment to check the results again.
    2. Scientists tried to replicate the conditions that existed on early Earth.

  2. If organisms or molecules replicate, they make copies of themselves.

    1. Viruses replicate inside living cells and spread quickly.
    2. The cells replicate their DNA before dividing during cell division.

Synonyms

copy clone imitate reproduce duplicate
replicate transitive-verb

  1. To repeat something that has already been done, often to achieve the same result.

    1. He wanted to replicate the success of his first business.
    2. It's difficult to replicate that level of performance consistently.
replicate intransitive-verb

  1. To be copied or reproduced.

    1. The data did not replicate across different trials, indicating some problems.
    2. His artistic style is difficult to replicate without proper training.
replicate noun

  1. An exact copy.

    1. This statue is a replicate of the original.
    2. The museum has a replicate of the famous painting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "replicate" in English means: To make an exact copy of something., If organisms or molecules replicate, they make copies of themselves..

The phonetic transcription of "replicate" is /ˈreplɪkeɪt/ in British English and /ˈreplɪkeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "replicate": copy, clone, imitate, reproduce, duplicate.

Example usage of "replicate": "We replicate the experiment to check the results again.". More examples on the page.