reproduction
Pronunciation: [ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən]
Word
Context: "biology"
(noun) the process by which living things make more of their kind. For example, when animals have babies or plants grow new plants, that is reproduction.
Example
The reproduction of frogs happens every spring when they lay eggs in the water.
Example
The harmful chemicals in the water can affect the reproduction of fish.
Example
What factors help or harm the reproduction of plants?
Context: "art/media"
(noun) making copies of something, like a picture, music, or a book. If you print several copies of a drawing, that is a type of reproduction.
Example
The museum plans to sell reproductions of the famous painting.
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The reproduction of that old movie was not very good because it was blurry.
Example
Are you interested in purchasing reproductions of famous artworks?
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