Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
replicator
noun
/ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtər/
Definition
A replicator is a device or process that creates copies of objects, usually by duplicating data or biological material.
Examples
- The 3D replicator in the lab can create prototypes in just a few hours.
- Science fiction often features food replicators that can prepare meals in an instant.
- A replicator of DNA is essential for cell division and reproduction.
Meaning
In technology, a replicator often refers to a machine or system that can produce items by replicating molecular structures. In a broader sense, it can also denote any entity that reproduces or generates replicas of itself.
Synonyms
- duplicator
- reproducer
- copy machine
