C1verbformalscienceacademic
US/ˈrep.lɪ.keɪt/
UK/ˈrep.lɪ.keɪt/
to do or make something again in exactly the same way, especially a scientific study
In context
Other labs have failed to replicate the results of the famous study.
Viruses replicate by using the cells of their host.
The company tried to replicate its success in Japan but failed.
Words that go with replicate
verb + noun
- replicate the resultsNo one has been able to replicate the results so far.
- replicate the findingsA larger study is needed to replicate the findings.
- replicate successOther cities hope to replicate success of the bike scheme.
verb + preposition
- fail to replicateMany studies fail to replicate when tested again.
adverb + adjective
- easily replicatedThe method is cheap and easily replicated in rural schools.