replication (Noun) — The act of making copies. ex. "Gutenberg's replication of holy texts was far more efficient"
replication (Noun) — (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.
replication (Noun) — A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one). ex. "it brought a sharp replication from the teacher"
replication (Noun) — (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer.
replication (Noun) — The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves. ex. "she could hear replications of her own footsteps"
replication (Noun) — Copy that is not the original; something that has been copied.
replication (Noun) — The repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion. ex. "scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication"