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replication

/ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.

Examples :

"The successful replication of the science experiment by the students proved they understood the original process. "
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noun
The process of frequent electronic data copying a one database in one computer or server to a database in another so that all users share the same level of information. Used to improve fault tolerance of the system.

Examples :

"To ensure our sales data remains safe and accessible even if one server fails, we use daily replication to copy the database to a backup server. "
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Related Words

Illustration plaintiff

plaintiff noun

/ˈpleɪntɪf/

A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.

"The plaintiff in the custody case argued that the child's best interests were not being considered. "

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration reproduction

reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration accessible

accessible adjective

/əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/

Easy of access or approach.

"an accessible town or mountain"

Illustration defendant

defendant adjective

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

Illustration reproduced

reproduced verb

/ˌriːprəˈduːst/ /ˌriːprəˈdjuːst/

To produce an image or copy of.

"The artist reproduced the famous painting, creating an exact copy. "

Illustration successful

successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "