replication

the act of making copies; "Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient"

(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps"

copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

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"