do the exact same thing again

replicate

verb|/ˈrep.lɪ.keɪt/

Make an exact copy or repeat a process identically

Examples

In a meeting

Can you replicate those results in the next test phase?

Over coffee

I'm trying to replicate that amazing pasta dish we had at the restaurant.

Why this word

copy

replicate implies exact duplication, often in scientific or technical contexts requiring precision

repeat

replicate means to reproduce exactly, while repeat can mean doing again with variations

duplicate

replicate often implies reproducing a process or result, not just making a copy of an object

Usage tip

Use when emphasizing exact duplication rather than general repetition

Etymology

Latin: replicare (fold back, repeat)

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