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Reproducing: meaning, definitions and examples

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reproducing

 

[ ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in biology

The process of producing offspring or new individuals from parent organisms. Reproducing is essential for the continuation of a species.

Synonyms

breeding, multiplying, procreating

Examples of usage

  • Animals reproduce by mating and giving birth to offspring.
  • Plants reproduce through pollination and seed dispersal.
Context #2 | Verb

in technology

To make a copy or duplicate of something, such as a document, image, or sound. Reproducing data accurately is crucial for data integrity.

Synonyms

copy, duplicate, replicate

Examples of usage

  • The printer is capable of reproducing color images with high quality.
  • This software can reproduce audio files with high fidelity.

Translations

Translations of the word "reproducing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reproduzindo

🇮🇳 पुनरुत्पादन

🇩🇪 reproduzieren

🇮🇩 mereproduksi

🇺🇦 відтворення

🇵🇱 reprodukcja

🇯🇵 再生

🇫🇷 reproduisant

🇪🇸 reproduciendo

🇹🇷 üretmek

🇰🇷 재생

🇸🇦 إعادة إنتاج

🇨🇿 reprodukování

🇸🇰 reprodukcia

🇨🇳 复制

🇸🇮 razmnoževanje

🇮🇸 endurframleiðsla

🇰🇿 қайта шығару

🇬🇪 გამრავლება

🇦🇿 təkarlamaq

🇲🇽 reproduciendo

Etymology

The word 'reproducing' originates from the Latin word 'reproducere', which means 'to produce again'. The concept of reproduction has been essential for the survival of all living organisms, ensuring the continuation of species through generations. In the field of technology, 'reproducing' refers to the process of creating exact copies of data or information. Overall, the term 'reproducing' highlights the fundamental processes of creation and replication in both biological and technological contexts.

See also: reproducible, reproductive, reproductiveness, reproductivity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,916, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.