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English to English noun
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the act of making copies |  | Example: Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient
source: wordnet30
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(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division |  | source: wordnet30
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a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) |  | Example: it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
source: wordnet30
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(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer |  | source: wordnet30
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the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves |  | Example: she could hear echoes of her own footsteps
source: wordnet30
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copy that is not the original; something that has been copied |  | source: wordnet30
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the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion |  | Example: scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication
source: wordnet30
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An answer; a reply. |  | source: webster1913
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