Replicate
(verb)
- To make an exact copy of (something) especially in order to reproduce or preserve it.
- To repeat (an experiment or scientific procedure) in order to confirm or validate its findings.
Origin:
Mid 16th century (as a noun in the sense "a reply or answer", also in the sense "a duplicate"): from latin replicare "fold back, repeat", from re- "back" + plicare "to fold".
Examples:
- Scientists are trying to replicate the results of their previous research.
- The company was unable to replicate the success of its first product.
- The new model is a replicate of the original design.
- The method was tested several times to replicate the results.
- The replica of the famous painting was sold for millions of dollars.