Definition of replications

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • replications is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • replications is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • replications is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of replications


  • the act of making copies (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. reproduction
  • copy that is not the original; something that has been copied (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. replica
    2. reproduction
  • the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. echo
    2. reverberation
    3. sound reflection
  • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. comeback
    2. counter
    3. rejoinder
    4. retort
    5. return
    6. riposte
  • (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division (noun)
  • (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer (noun)
  • the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion (noun)

    Examples

    1. scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication

See definition of replications in Merriam Webster