reproduction
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the natural process by which living things have babies or produce young plants.
the biological process by which new individual organisms are produced from their parents.
Simple“The documentary explains how different fish species handle reproduction in the deep ocean.”
In context“The study focuses on the environmental factors that trigger sexual reproduction in certain species of coral during the summer months.”
UsageUncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to specific instances in research.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a copy of a painting, piece of furniture, or other object that looks like the original.
a duplicate or copy of an original work, such as a painting or antique, often produced for commercial sale.
Simple“I bought a cheap reproduction of a famous Van Gogh painting for my bedroom.”
In context“The museum shop sells high-quality reproductions of the most popular exhibits, printed on archival paper to ensure longevity.”
UsageCountable in this sense.
- 03 C1 Advanced
the act of making a copy of a sound, image, or document.
the process of recreating or duplicating sounds, images, or data through mechanical or digital means.
Simple“The speakers provide excellent sound reproduction, making you feel like you are at a concert.”
In context“The software engineer asked for a clear set of steps for the reproduction of the bug before he could begin fixing the code.”
UsageOften used in the context of audio quality or software testing.
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
how clearly a machine plays back sound or shows an image.
the fidelity or accuracy with which a system records or plays back audio or visual signals.
Simple“The digital version offers much better color reproduction than the old film.”
In context“Audiophiles often argue that vinyl records provide a warmer sound reproduction than digital formats, despite the potential for surface noise.”
UsageUncountable in this sense.
Teacher's tipOften paired with 'faithful' or 'accurate' to describe high-quality equipment.
“This would seem to make them a likely host species to grow a cloned vaquita fetus, a feat that would require detailed knowledge of all aspects of the harbor porpoise’s anatomy and reproduction.”
“In eusocial colonies, reproduction is divided between queens and workers, creating highly cooperative societies with specialized roles.”
From re- + production.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.