replicate

Definition

  • verb: to repeat or copy (something) exactly
  • verb: to undergo 'replication'
  • synonyms: reply, replicated

Examples

  • Scientists have failed to 'replicate' [='duplicate'] the results of his experiment.

  • They are working on computer-generated speech that 'replicates' the human voice.

  • DNA 'replicates' itself in the cell nucleus.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) She moved back to Portland. What? Boo! We're about minutes out from home base, sir. So, this Dr Banner was trying to replicate the serum they used on me? A lot of people were. You were the world's first superhero. Banner thought gamma radiation might hold the key to unlocking (..)
    2012 The Avengers