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replicate

verb · noun

Simple meaning

Make or do or perform again.

Pronunciation

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rehpluhkayt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹɛpləkeɪt

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. Make or do or perform again

    “He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick.”

  2. To make a copy (replica) of.

  3. Reproduce or make an exact copy of

  4. sciences

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

noun

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

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

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How this word commonly comes across.

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This meaning: Make or do or perform again

Used this way, replicate is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick.”verb

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three replicatesimply replicate

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • duplicate

    Make or do or perform again.

  • repeat

    To make trial of again.

  • double

    To fold over so as to make two folds.

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