Reproduce vs. Replicate

Reproduce vs. Replicate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Reproduce and Replicate

Reproduceverb

(transitive) To produce an image or copy of.

Replicateverb

To make a copy (replica) of.

On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate.

Reproduceverb

To generate offspring (sexually or asexually), or organisms.

Replicateverb

(science) To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.

Reproduceverb

(transitive) To produce again; to recreate.

Replicateverb

(obsolete) To reply.

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Reproduceverb

(transitive) To bring something to mind; to recall.

Replicatenoun

The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.

Reproduceverb

make a copy or equivalent of;

reproduce the painting

Replicatenoun

(music) A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

Reproduceverb

have offspring or young;

The deer in our neighborhood reproduce madlyThe Catholic Church tells people to procreate, no matter what their economic situation may be

Replicateadjective

Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

a replicate leaf or petalthe replicate margin of a shell
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Reproduceverb

recreate an idea, mood, atmosphere, etc. as by artistic means;

He reproduced the feeling of sadness in the portrait

Replicateverb

bend or turn backward

Reproduceverb

repeat after memorization;

For the exam, you must be able to regurgitate the information

Replicateverb

biology: reproduce or make an exact copy of;

replicate the cellcopy the genetic information

Replicateverb

make or do or perform again;

He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick