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duplicate vs replica vs replication
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| duplicateverb/ˈduː.plɪ.keɪt/ | Meaning to make an exact copy of something, or to repeat work that has already been done | Goes with duplicate a file | Example You can duplicate the file with one click and keep the original safe. |
| replicanoun/ˈrep.lɪ.kə/ | Meaning an exact copy of something, often smaller, made to look like the original | Goes with exact replica | Example The museum sells a replica of the famous crown. |
| replicationnoun/ˌrep.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of repeating or copying something, such as an experiment or a process | Goes with DNA replication | Example The study needs independent replication before doctors can trust its results. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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