reproduction
noun
re·pro·duc·tion
ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-shən 
1
: the act or process of reproducing
specifically
: the process by which plants and animals give rise to offspring and which fundamentally consists of the segregation of a portion of the parental body by a sexual or an asexual process and its subsequent growth and differentiation into a new individual
2
: something reproduced : copy
3
: young seedling trees in a forest
Synonyms
Examples of reproduction in a Sentence
the mass reproduction of fine art
a reproduction of the painting
Recent Examples on the Web
If those types of subjects are a priority, consider the Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S, which focuses to 11.4 inches for 1:1 reproduction.
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PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
Early blooming, budding plants and trees cause allergies earlier in the year and are disrupting years of synchronicity between pollinators and plants that need them for reproduction.
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth begin blooming toward the end of March.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In closing, the meticulous reproduction of a theater, a tribute to La Scala in Milan, where the crimson curtain and the tiers of the boxes open onto a scene featuring creations inspired by the designers’ most beloved works.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Instead, scientists are growing the fungus using asexual reproduction — not unlike planting a cutting from a flower to clone it, rather than a seed.
—Josh Lederman, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Experts say the aggressive stance could backfire, discouraging the licensing of Italy's artworks, a source of revenue, while also limiting the reproduction of masterpieces that serve as cultural ambassadors.
—Colleen Barry, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
No reproduction of the photo on the back of his late father's tribute, with a second person alongside the honoree?
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
All of which only highlights the contradiction at the heart of the tale: For all their superpowers, the Bene Gesserit’s main purpose appears to be reproduction.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Legions of insects have evolved to help native plants with long-distance reproduction, including butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, midges and gnats.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
Early blooming, budding plants and trees cause allergies earlier in the year and are disrupting years of synchronicity between pollinators and plants that need them for reproduction.
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth begin blooming toward the end of March.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
In closing, the meticulous reproduction of a theater, a tribute to La Scala in Milan, where the crimson curtain and the tiers of the boxes open onto a scene featuring creations inspired by the designers’ most beloved works.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Instead, scientists are growing the fungus using asexual reproduction — not unlike planting a cutting from a flower to clone it, rather than a seed.
—Josh Lederman, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Experts say the aggressive stance could backfire, discouraging the licensing of Italy's artworks, a source of revenue, while also limiting the reproduction of masterpieces that serve as cultural ambassadors.
—Colleen Barry, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
No reproduction of the photo on the back of his late father's tribute, with a second person alongside the honoree?
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
All of which only highlights the contradiction at the heart of the tale: For all their superpowers, the Bene Gesserit’s main purpose appears to be reproduction.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Legions of insects have evolved to help native plants with long-distance reproduction, including butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, midges and gnats.
—Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
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reproduction
noun
re·pro·duc·tion
ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-shən
1
: the act or process of reproducing
especially
: the process by which plants and animals produce offspring
2
: something reproduced : copy
Medical Definition
reproduction
noun
re·pro·duc·tion
ˌrē-prə-ˈdək-shən
: the act or process of reproducing
specifically
: the process by which plants and animals give rise to offspring and which fundamentally consists of the segregation of a portion of the parental body by a sexual or an asexual process and its subsequent growth and differentiation into a new individual
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