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scanning vs replication

replication vs scanning

scanning and replication both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scanning Yes No No No
replication Yes No No No
As nouns, replication is a hypernym of scanning; that is, replication is a word with a broader meaning than scanning:
  • scanning: the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission
  • replication: the act of making copies
Other hypernyms of scanning include reproduction.
scanning (noun) replication (noun)
the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission the act of making copies
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division
Difference between scanning and replication

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