English to English
noun
- the act of making copies
Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
source: WordNet 3.0
- a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
source: WordNet 3.0
- the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
She could hear echoes of her own footsteps.
source: WordNet 3.0
- copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- An answer; a reply.
source: Webster 1913
