replicate
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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