Better supervision is required. This place is nothing but confusion. For example, there is too much replication which only wastes time and energy.
Source: tatoeba (780712)
Replication
/ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "replication" (171 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Noun(11 words)
reproductioncopyduplicationreplicaascertainingbackupscarbon copycomebackcomputer emulationconsistencycopying
acknowledgmentalleleallelomorphaltmann theoryansweransweringantiphonback answerback talkbackchatbirthcarboncharacterchip off the old blockchromatidchromatinchromosomeclonecomebackconduplication
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Verb(1 words)
copying files
Strong matches (51)
Noun(13 words)
counterdata mirroringdesign copyingdna duplicationduplicateduplicatingechoemulationemulation modeemulationsgenetic copyinggenome duplicationimitation
counteraccusationcounterblastcounterchargecounterclaimcounterpartcounterreplycounterstatementde vries theorydefensedeterminantdeterminerdiathesisdittodnadoubledoublingdupeduplicateduplicationecho
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endowmenteugenicsevasive replyfacsimilefactorgaltonian theorygeminationgenegenesiologygenetic codegeneticshereditabilityheredityheritabilityheritageimitation
Verb(2 words)
emulate styleimitate action
Related words (85)
inborn capacityingeminationinheritabilityinheritanceiterationmatroclinymendelianismmendelismmirrormodelpatroclinypharmacogeneticsquadruplicatereactionready replyrebuttalrebutterreceiptrecessive characterreduplication
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refutationreiterationrejoinderreparteerepetitionrepletereplicareplyrepostrepresentationreproductionrescriptrescriptionrespondenceresponseresponsionresponsoryretortreturnreverberationriposternashort answersnappy comebacksurrebuttalsurrebuttersurrejoindertriplicatetwinningverworn theoryweismann theoryweismannismwiesner theorywitty replywitty retortyes-and-no answer
Noun(26 words)
independent replicatemeasurement processmirroringrecreatingrecreationsreiterationsrejoinderremakingrepeatrepeat observationsrepeat trialrepeatabilityrepetitionrepetitionsreproducibilityreproducingreproductionsrerunretortretrials
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Verb(2 words)
Adjective(1 words)
repeat observation
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: reproduction, copy, duplication, replica, acknowledgment.
- Sentence evidence is available for replication, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "replication".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "replication"
Keep "replication" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "replication" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "replication", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "replication" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesbiological processcellular processcopycopyingorganic processpleadingprocessreflectionreflectivityreflexionreliabilityrepeatingrepetitionreplyreproductionresponse
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More specific
12 entriesDNA replicationchromosome replicationconceptual replicationdata mirroringdata replicationdirect replicationdisk mirroringlagging strand replicationleading strand replicationsemi conservative replicationserver replicationsystematic replication
Collocations
6 entriesDNA replicationcell replicationdata replicationreplication cyclereplication forkreplication rate
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The existing grid mechanism is used to provide a metadata registry. It defines high level APIs that manage transaction-based replication across multiple domains and move legacy software to the grid smoothly.
Source: tatoeba (4019836)
The strength of the correlation was severely weakened in future replication studies.
Source: tatoeba (10185009)
DNA replication is the process of producing two identical replicas from one original DNA molecule.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "replication"?
Closest matches include reproduction, copy, duplication, replica, acknowledgment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "replication"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.