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Word

repeatable

Phoneticsre·peat·able

US/ɹɪˈpitəbəɫ/

UK/ɹɪpˈiːtəbəl/

Definition

adj. describing something that can be done or made again in the same way. In science, it means another person can do your experiment and get the same result.

adj. capable of being performed or occurring again with a consistent outcome. In a scientific context, it refers to a process or experiment that yields identical results when replicated under the same conditions.

Examples

“The scientist made sure the experiment was repeatable.”

“To prove the new drug was effective, the researchers needed to show that the results were repeatable in different labs.”

“The hallmark of a rigorous scientific study is a repeatable methodology that allows independent investigators to verify the original findings through identical procedures.”

Examples

simple

“The scientist made sure the experiment was repeatable.”

contextual

“To prove the new drug was effective, the researchers needed to show that the results were repeatable in different labs.”

complex

“The hallmark of a rigorous scientific study is a repeatable methodology that allows independent investigators to verify the original findings through identical procedures.”

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “repeatable” in context.

Verb

01. achieve repeatable

“The goal of the automation project is to achieve repeatable quality in manufacturing.”

verb + adj

02. ensure repeatable

“Standardized protocols help to ensure repeatable results across different study sites.”

verb + adj

03. repeatable across

“The findings were repeatable across several different demographic groups.”

adj + prep

Adjective

04. easily repeatable

“The experiment is easily repeatable, making it perfect for classroom demonstrations.”

adv + adj

05. highly repeatable

“The laboratory developed a highly repeatable process for testing water purity.”

adv + adj

Noun

06. repeatable process

“The company focuses on creating a repeatable process for software deployment.”

adj + noun

07. repeatable result

“Without repeatable results, a scientific theory cannot be fully accepted.”

adj + noun

08. repeatable success

“The coach is looking for repeatable success rather than a one-time win.”

adj + noun

09. highly repeatable and reliable

“The new testing method is both highly repeatable and reliable for long-term use.”

10. produce a repeatable result

“The main challenge for the researchers was to produce a repeatable result in the lab.”

Usage

Often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe processes, results, or experiments.

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