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replication

/ˌɹɛpləˈkeɪʃən/ · 11 letters · 10 distinct letters

  1. noun

    the act of making copies

    Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient

  2. noun

    (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

  3. noun

    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher

  4. noun

    (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer

  5. noun

    the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

    she could hear echoes of her own footsteps

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