reproduction

US /ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/

UK /ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/

the action or process of making a copy of something

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The museum has a high-quality reproduction of the famous painting.

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This book contains many excellent reproductions of ancient maps.

the production of offspring by a sexual or asexual process

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Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes.

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The rapid reproduction of bacteria can lead to quick spread of infection.