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to reproduce

to reproduce

2 3.9
To say or write something exactly as you remember it
  • verb
  • /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
translation icon : reproducir
  • The process of critical reflection has supported and increased my understanding of clinical decision-making and strengthened my ability to reproduce good decision-making skills.
  • reproduce exactly

Examples

  • Then the scribal task is to reproduce the same sequence of symbols.

    Academic text (2001)

  • I can reproduce this stuff in my sleep.

    The Secret Invasion (1964)

  • After looking at the drawings for one minute, students try to reproduce them.

    Academic text (1990)

  • "If it cannot be reproduced, then it is not science."

    Blog text (21)

  • The student has to be able to pay attention, turn attention to concentration, remember, reproduce a performance, change, and automate.

    Academic text (1994)

  • I like this chart, too, but I researched a lot and couldn't reproduce your exact figures.

    Blog text (32)

  • The Block Design subtest consists of 12 items the student is required to reproduce in either a picture or a constructed model by using three-dimensional blocks.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Thus, the Web format is very conducive to one using a surface strategy that emphasizes memorization and reproducing ability.

    Academic text (2001)

  • After studying the poem for hours, she could finally reproduce it from memory.

  • During the exam, he had to reproduce the formula exactly as he learned it in class.

Synonyms

to repeat
vsto reproduce
∞ 1.0

To do or say something again

is specifically exact verbatim saying from memory rather than any general repetition
to recite
vsto reproduce
86 3.5

Say something aloud from memory in front of other people

is the same exact memory based action but not limited to public speech
to replicate
vsto reproduce
79 4.8

To do something again in the same way to get the same result

is saying something exactly from memory not repeating actions to match results
to echo
vsto reproduce
56 2.5

To copy words or ideas from someone else

is exact memorized repetition of learned material not general mimicry
to regurgitate
vsto reproduce
16 7.7

To repeat facts from memory without understanding or new ideas

is exact memory repetition that does not imply lack of understanding
to reduplicate
vsto reproduce
1 7.8

To do something again in the same way to copy the original

is about exact verbal repetition from memory rather than physical copying

Antonyms

to alter
493 2.5

To change something slightly or become different

to misquote
3 5.5

Repeat someone's words in the wrong way

How Accurate

to reproduce
2 3.9
to repeat
∞ 1.0
to paraphrase
64 4.1
to summarize
  • US
90 3.0

Surface Forms

reproduce infinitive
reproduced past
reproduced past participle
reproducing present participle
reproduces third person singular

Morphology

reproduce = produce (semi-transparent) = re + produce

It still involves 'producing again', but the exact sense 'repeat or recite from memory' is a figurative extension rather than the most direct interpretation.

Etymology

Reproduce is built from re- 'again' and the same root as produce 'to make', so it can mean 'make or say again'. That is why to reproduce a speech or text is to repeat it exactly from memory.