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REPL-ik-uh/ˈreplɪkə/

A replica is an exact or close copy of an object or design: a replica badge, a replica of a paper. Copy is everyday; reproduce (this batch) is the verb; original sits opposite. Last year’s methods still need this year’s n.

Meaning

An exact or close copy of an object, document, or design.

Examples

• “A replica of last year’s methods page still needs this year’s n.”
• “Copy is everyday. Reproduction is the process. A template is a layout. A count is this year’s fact. Keep the layout if it helps; change the number.”

Good to know

A close copy. Everyday: copy. Verb: reproduce (this batch). A reused page ≠ this year’s n.

Near in meaning

copy

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