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replicate

/ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The museum displayed a perfect replicate of the famous statue, allowing visitors to admire the artistry up close without damaging the original. "

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noun

A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

Examples :

"The musician easily recognized the replicate of the high C on the piano, understanding it was the same note, but an octave lower. "

music sound frequency

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verb

To make a copy (replica) of.

Examples :

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

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verb

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

Examples :

"To ensure the experiment's findings were valid, the scientist asked her assistant to replicate the procedure exactly as she had done it. "

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verb

Examples :

"The student replicated the teacher's instructions carefully. "

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adjective

Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

Examples :

"a replicate leaf or petal"