replication
Definitions
General Science
- noun the process of reproduction of a cell or microorganism
- noun the repetition of an experiment several times in order to achieve a reliably consistent result
Computing
- noun extra components in a system provided in case there is a breakdown or fault in one
- noun the process of copying a record or data to another location
Electronics
- The process of making a copy of something, such as a text, file, or disc. 2. Replication (1) utilized to keep distributed databases synchronized.
Medical
- noun the process in the division of a cell, where the DNA makes copies of itself
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