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replicate

/ˈreplɪkeɪt/
English Definition
v. duplicate, repeat
中文释义
复制,重复
Example Sentence

In the laboratory, scientists attempted to replicate the experiment's results under slightly different temperature conditions.

在实验室里,科学家们试图在略微不同的温度条件下复制该实验的结果。

Synonyms
duplicate repeat copy
Antonyms
originate create
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A subsequent study by psychologist Ben Holt replicated Okafor's design but sampled 200 employees in a different industry and found the opposite pattern: infrequent, large rewards produced higher satisfaction, suggesting the relationship between praise structure and satisfaction may vary by workplace context.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

A subsequent study by psychologist Adam Kessler replicated Silva's design with a different group of 150 remote workers and found the walking-break group did not show a productivity advantage, though they did report lower stress, suggesting the original effect may not generalize to all worker populations.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

A subsequent study by psychologist Diego Fuentes replicated Hassan's design with a different group of 180 students and found no advantage for same-room studiers, though those students did report feeling calmer during the exam, suggesting the original effect may not generalize to all student populations.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+plic(fold)+ate(act).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “replicate”?

  1. A Stimulate; energize; motivate
  2. B Go back to previous condition
  3. C Duplicate, repeat
  4. D To consign to a lower position.
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C — Duplicate, repeat. “replicate” means duplicate, repeat.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “duplicate, repeat”?

  1. A relegate
  2. B replicate
  3. C galvanize
  4. D revert
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B — replicate. “replicate” means duplicate, repeat.

Common questions about “replicate”

What does “replicate” mean?

replicate — duplicate, repeat. In Chinese: 复制,重复.

How do you pronounce “replicate”?

replicate is pronounced /ˈreplɪkeɪt/.

How is “replicate” used in a sentence?

In the laboratory, scientists attempted to replicate the experiment's results under slightly different temperature conditions. (在实验室里,科学家们试图在略微不同的温度条件下复制该实验的结果。)

What are synonyms for “replicate”?

duplicate, repeat, copy — all close in meaning to replicate (duplicate, repeat).

What is the opposite of “replicate”?

originate, create — each the opposite of replicate (duplicate, repeat).

Is “replicate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. replicate is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “replicate”?

re(again)+plic(fold)+ate(act).

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