Replicate (verb)

  1. To make an exact copy of (something) especially in order to reproduce or preserve it.
  2. 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:

  1. Scientists are trying to replicate the results of their previous research.
  2. The company was unable to replicate the success of its first product.
  3. The new model is a replicate of the original design.
  4. The method was tested several times to replicate the results.
  5. The replica of the famous painting was sold for millions of dollars.
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