reproduction
noun
Simple meaning
The act of making copies.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹipɹəˈdʌkʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act of making copies
“Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient.”
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
A copy of something, as in a piece of art; a duplicate.
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- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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- “Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient.”noun
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Cost of reproducing physical property minus various allowances (especially depreciation).
Reproduction without the fusion of gametes.
Reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gamete.
The reproduction of sound.
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