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Meaning of the word clone in English

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clone

US /kloʊn/
UK /kloʊn/
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Noun

1.

an organism or cell, or group of organisms or cells, produced asexually from one ancestor or stock, to which they are genetically identical.

Example:
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Scientists successfully created a clone of the sheep.
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The plant was a perfect clone of its parent.
Synonym:
copyduplicatereplicareproductionfacsimile
2.

a person or thing that is an exact counterpart or copy of another.

Example:
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The new software is a clone of the older version.
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He's a perfect clone of his father, both in looks and personality.
Synonym:
doppelgangerlook-aliketwincarbon copyspitting image

Verb

1.

make an identical copy of (an organism or cell) asexually from one ancestor.

Example:
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Scientists are trying to clone endangered species.
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It is possible to clone certain types of cells.
Synonym:
reproduceduplicatereplicate
2.

make an exact copy of (something).

Example:
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The company tried to clone their competitor's successful product.
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He managed to clone the entire hard drive.
Synonym:
copyduplicatereplicatemimicimitate
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