26984 words

reproduction

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
the process of having babies, producing young, or producing new plants:

Examples:

human/sexual reproduction
We are researching reproduction in elephants/the reproduction of elephants.
2
a copy of something, especially a painting, or the process of copying something:

Examples:

The book contains excellent colour reproductions of Monet's paintings.
This system has excellent sound reproduction.
3
the act or process of producing new life
4
a copy of something, especially a work of art or a piece of furniture:

Examples:

The museum sells cheap reproductions of some of its key artefacts.
5
the process of copying something such as a book, document, or photograph:

Examples:

Allow plenty of time for the physical typing and reproduction of your report.
They used a new photo reproduction technique.
Digital reproduction methods make the task much easier.
6
used to describe something that is not original but a copy of something else:

Examples:

They supply reproduction furniture to high-class hotels.
We sell reproduction beams and wood panelling.

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