replication
gb/ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
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Acepciones
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Sustantivo
B2
action
1
process of making a copy
The act of making an exact copy of something.
Patrón de uso:
the replication of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *replication* when they simply mean *reply* or *answer*. *Replication* is about copying or repeating something, not about responding in conversation.
Sinónimos
copying (A very general everyday word that covers making any copy, not only exact or formal ones.)
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duplication (Slightly more formal; often used when stressing that two things are the same.)
Antónimos
creation (Focuses on making something new, not copying what already exists.)
Colocaciones
exact replication
|faithful replication
|the replication of
|allow replication
|prevent replication
|mass replication
Temas
general
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- High-quality replication of these designs is essential for the brand.
- The machine allows fast replication of ID cards for new employees.
- This technique enables accurate replication of complex 3D objects.
- Strict controls are needed to prevent the unauthorized replication of the software.
- The artist supervised the replication of the mural for the exhibition.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The company sells tools for the replication of keys.
- Cheap printers made the replication of photos very easy.
- They worry about the illegal replication of music online.
- Good replication of the logo is important on all products.
- The lab studies the replication of simple shapes with a 3D printer.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
action
2
copying of DNA or viruses
The process in biology where DNA, a virus, or a cell makes an exact copy of its genetic material.
Patrón de uso:
the replication of [DNA / a virus / cells]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *replication* with *mutation*. *Replication* is the copying process; *mutation* is a change that may happen during that process.
Sinónimos
reproduction (More general; can mean producing new organisms, not just copying genetic material.)
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proliferation (Focuses on the rapid increase in number, not specifically on the copying mechanism.)
Antónimos
inactivation (Used when viruses or cells are stopped from working or copying themselves.)
Colocaciones
DNA replication
|viral replication
|cell replication
|inhibit replication
|rapid replication
|replication cycle
Temas
science
|biology
|medicine
|health
Ejemplos
- The drug works by blocking viral replication inside human cells.
- Errors in DNA replication can lead to serious genetic diseases.
- The replication of cancer cells needs to be slowed to control the tumor.
- Researchers measured the rate of replication of the virus at different temperatures.
- This protein plays a key role in the replication of bacterial DNA.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Some medicines stop the replication of the virus.
- DNA replication happens before a cell divides.
- The fast replication of cancer cells is dangerous.
- The scientist studies replication in bacteria.
- They want to slow the replication of the virus in the body.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
action
3
repeating a study or experiment
When scientists do the same study or experiment again to check if the results are the same.
Patrón de uso:
replication of [a study / an experiment]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think *replication* in this context means copying someone else’s work in a dishonest way. In research, it is a positive, planned repeat of a study to test results, not plagiarism.
Sinónimos
repetition (A broad word for doing something again; in science, *replication* is more specific and method-focused.)
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reproducibility (Refers to the quality of results that can be obtained again, not the actual act of running the new study.)
Antónimos
non-replication (Used in research to describe a case where repeated studies do not show the same effect.)
Colocaciones
replication study
|attempted replication
|successful replication
|failed replication
|replication crisis
|conceptual replication
Temas
science
|research
|education
Ejemplos
- The journal now requires independent replication of all major findings.
- A large replication of the original study failed to confirm the effect.
- The field is facing a replication crisis due to many results not holding up.
- They funded a multi-site replication of the classic experiment.
- Conceptual replication helps test whether a theory holds under new conditions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Replication is important in good science.
- The team did a replication of the first study.
- Their replication did not find the same result.
- Many fields now ask for replication of big results.
- A failed replication can change how people see a theory.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
4
a copy of an object or work
A thing that is made to look and be almost the same as another thing.
Patrón de uso:
a replication of [an object / a work]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *replication* instead of *replica*. *Replication* is the process or the result; *replica* is the usual word for the copied object itself.
Sinónimos
reproduction (Commonly used for copies of art, photos, or printed material.)
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replica (The most common word for a 3D copy, especially of objects or buildings.)
Antónimos
original (Refers to the first, authentic work that a replication is based on.)
Colocaciones
a perfect replication
|a detailed replication
|museum replication
|replication of the original
|high-quality replication
|life-size replication
Temas
art
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- The museum sells a high-quality replication of the famous sculpture.
- They built a full-scale replication of the historic ship.
- This model is an exact replication of the car used in the movie.
- The designer presented a digital replication of the building interior.
- Tourists can walk through a careful replication of the ancient village.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We saw a replication of the old castle.
- The toy is a small replication of a real car.
- This picture is a cheap replication of the painting.
- A 3D printer can make a replication of the statue.
- He showed us a computer replication of the room.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
action
5
automatic copying of data
When computer systems copy data to another place so that both have the same information.
Patrón de uso:
replication of [data / a database] between [systems]
Sinónimos
mirroring (Often used when two systems are kept exactly the same in real time.)
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synchronization (Broader term for keeping systems in the same state; may involve more than just copying data.)
Antónimos
deletion (Represents removing data instead of copying and preserving it.)
Colocaciones
data replication
|database replication
|real-time replication
|replication server
|replication lag
|enable replication
Temas
technology
|computing
|business
Ejemplos
- We use real-time data replication between the primary and backup servers.
- Replication lag caused some users to see out-of-date information.
- The team configured database replication to improve system reliability.
- Cross-region replication ensures the data is available even if one site fails.
- They disabled replication temporarily while they upgraded the cluster.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The company uses data replication for safety.
- Database replication keeps two servers the same.
- There was a problem with replication, so the backup was old.
- They turned on replication between the two systems.
- Cloud services often include automatic replication of files.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
replication
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Sílabas y acento
rep - lic - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: replication
- Plural: replication, replications
Familia de palabras
Forms
replications
noun
Related words
replicable
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonreplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
replicability
noun
replicator
noun
Expresiones
conceptual replication
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
repeat a study’s idea with changes
A repeat of a study that changes some details but still tests the same main idea.
Ejemplos
- They carried out a conceptual replication using a different population.
- Conceptual replication helps show whether a theory is robust.
- The paper reports both a direct and a conceptual replication of the effect.
data replication
1/dˈætə ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
automatic copying of digital data
When computers automatically copy data to another place so that both places have the same information.
Ejemplos
- Data replication protects the company from losing important records.
- They set up data replication between the main server and a cloud backup.
- Data replication can increase read performance for large applications.
direct replication
1/dɪɹˈɛkt ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
repeat a study very closely
A repeat of a study that tries to do everything almost exactly the same as the first time.
Ejemplos
- The team attempted a direct replication of the original trial.
- Direct replication is important for checking surprising results.
- A direct replication is more likely to show problems in the first study.
DNA replication
1/dˈi ˈɛn ˈeɪ ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
biological copying of DNA
The process in a cell where DNA makes an exact copy of itself.
Ejemplos
- Errors during DNA replication can cause genetic mutations.
- DNA replication takes place before a cell divides.
- The textbook explains the main steps of DNA replication.
exact replication
1/ɪɡzˈækt ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
copy or repeat with no differences
A copy or repeat that is the same as the original in all important ways.
Ejemplos
- The model is an exact replication of the original car.
- They tried to do an exact replication of the experiment.
- An exact replication is not always possible in real-world settings.
failed replication
1/fˈeɪld ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
unsuccessful repeat of a result
A new study that tries to copy an old study but does not find the same effect.
Ejemplos
- A failed replication can lead scientists to question a theory.
- The authors argue that this is not a true failed replication.
- Several failed replications have reduced confidence in the finding.
replication crisis
1/ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən kɹˈaɪsəs/
fixed phrase
technical
widespread problem of results not repeating
A big problem in some sciences where many published studies cannot be repeated with the same results.
Ejemplos
- Psychology has been strongly affected by the replication crisis.
- The replication crisis has pushed journals to change their policies.
- Better methods are needed to address the replication crisis in research.
replication study
1/ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
technical
study that repeats another study
A new study that repeats an earlier study to see if the same results appear again.
Ejemplos
- The team ran a large replication study of the famous experiment.
- Her replication study failed to find the original effect.
- Many journals now welcome well-designed replication studies.
viral replication
1/vˈaɪɹəl ɹˌɛplɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
viruses making new copies
The process where a virus makes many new copies of itself inside a living cell.
Ejemplos
- The medicine slows viral replication in the patient’s body.
- Viral replication depends on the machinery of the host cell.
- Researchers are testing drugs that block viral replication.