C1nounformalscienceacademic
US/ˌrep.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌrep.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of repeating or copying something, such as an experiment or a process
In context
The study needs independent replication before doctors can trust its results.
DNA replication happens every time a cell divides.
The replication of her success in other schools proved difficult.
Words that go with replication
noun + noun
- DNA replicationDNA replication is the basis of cell growth.
- replication crisisPsychology has faced a replication crisis.
adjective + noun
- successful replicationSuccessful replication builds trust in a theory.
- independent replicationThe findings lack independent replication.
noun + preposition
- replication of resultsThe replication of results is a key part of science.
- failure of replicationThe failure of replication cast doubt on the paper.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a replication of the productCorrect: a replica of the product