Cloning: meaning, definitions and examples
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cloning
[ ˈkləʊnɪŋ ]
science
The process of producing genetically identical individuals of an organism either naturally or artificially. In natural cloning, an organism reproduces asexually, while in artificial cloning, scientists manipulate the process to create identical copies.
Synonyms
copying, duplication, replication
Examples of usage
- Many plants can reproduce through cloning, creating genetically identical offspring.
- Dolly the sheep was the first mammal to be cloned artificially.
technology
The process of making a copy of data or information, especially in the context of computers and digital technology.
Synonyms
copying, duplicating, reproduction
Examples of usage
- Regularly backing up your files is a form of cloning your data.
- The cloning of hard drives is a common practice in the IT industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "cloning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clonagem
🇮🇳 क्लोनिंग
🇩🇪 Klonen
🇮🇩 kloning
🇺🇦 клонування
🇵🇱 klonowanie
🇯🇵 クローニング (kurōningu)
🇫🇷 clonage
🇪🇸 clonación
🇹🇷 klonlama
🇰🇷 클로닝 (keulloning)
🇸🇦 استنساخ
🇨🇿 klonování
🇸🇰 klonovanie
🇨🇳 克隆 (kèlóng)
🇸🇮 kloniranje
🇮🇸 klónun
🇰🇿 клондау
🇬🇪 კლონირება (klonireba)
🇦🇿 klonlama
🇲🇽 clonación
Word origin
The term 'cloning' originated from the Greek word 'klōn' which means 'twig' or 'slip', referring to a method of vegetative reproduction in horticulture. The concept of cloning has been prevalent in nature for centuries, with organisms like plants and bacteria naturally cloning themselves. The modern scientific understanding of cloning has evolved over time, leading to the controversial but groundbreaking advancements in genetic engineering and artificial cloning techniques.