1. Noun
An answer; a reply.
2. Noun
The reply of the plaintiff, in matters of fact, to the defendant's plea.
3. Noun
Return or repercussion, as of sound; echo.
4. Noun
A repetition; a copy.
5. noun
Repeating research to see whether the result happens again.
The repetition of a study or analysis to test whether its findings can be reproduced.
6. Noun
the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion; "scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
7. Noun
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
Vocabulary classified under Law
8. Noun
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
Vocabulary classified under Biology
9. Noun
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
Vocabulary classified under Linguistics
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