replicate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer une copie exacte ou de reproduire quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte scientifique ou technique.

A verb used to indicate the act of making an exact copy or reproducing something, often in a scientific or technical context.

1. Bend or turn backwardC2formal

   To fold or bend something back on itself, often used in a biological or anatomical context.

   Répliquer (plier en arrière)

   • The leaf's edge replicates slightly under the microscope.
   • In some plants, the stem replicates to form a hook.
   • The surgeon noted how the tissue replicates during the procedure.

   Synonymesdouble backreflectturn back

2. Reproduce or make an exact copyB2formal

   To create an exact copy or duplicate of something, such as a document, experiment, or biological entity.

   Répliquer, reproduire à l'identique

   • Scientists attempted to replicate the results of the original study.
   • The virus can replicate itself inside the host cell.
   • The artist replicated the painting with remarkable accuracy.

   Synonymesclonecopyduplicatephotocopyreproducexerox

   Antonymescreateinnovateinventoriginate

3. Make or do or perform againB2formal

   To repeat an action, process, or performance.

   refaire

   • The team tried to replicate their success in the second match.
   • She replicated the experiment to verify the findings.
   • The software can replicate the same task multiple times.

   Synonymescopyduplicaterecreateredorepeatreproduce

   Antonymesceasecreatediscontinuehaltinnovateinventoriginatestop