replicate

CEFRB1

/ˈɹɛplɪkeɪt/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make an exact or very close copy.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.

Examples

  • The lab assistant was able to replicate the results.

  • Bacteria replicate in an autonomous fashion.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɹeplɪˌkæɪt/
  • /ˈɹɛpləkət/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To reply.

  2. To make a copy (replica) of.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.

More examples

In context

  • On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate.

  • Cells can replicate independently.

  • a replicate leaf or petal

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Scientists attempted to blank the experiment's results in a different lab to confirm the findings.

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Origin

verb

From Latin replicātus, past participle of replicāre (“to fold or bend back; reply”), from re (“back”) + plicāre (“to fold”); see ply. Doublet of reply and replica.