Definitions
01an exact copy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an exact copy of an object, often made to look just like the original.
n. a precise reproduction of an original work of art, historical artefact, or mechanical object.
“The museum sells a small replica of the ancient statue in the gift shop.”
“The historical society commissioned a full-scale replica of the 18th-century ship to serve as a floating educational museum for local students.”
Synonyms
02a scale model
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a copy of something that is much smaller than the real thing.
n. a reproduction of an object made at a different scale, typically smaller than the original.
“He has a collection of metal replicas of classic racing cars on his shelf.”
“The architect presented a detailed replica of the proposed stadium to the city council to illustrate how the structure would fit into the skyline.”
Real-World Examples
“A limited-edition replica of those original tops, priced at €180, sold out in less than two hours.” “Their replica shirts cost £55, but Spirit have already exhausted the supply they had earmarked for both 2026 and 2027.” Etymology
Borrowed from Italian replica, derived from Latin replicare (“to fold or bend back; to reply”). Doublet of reply and replicate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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