reproducible
Say it: ree-pruh-DYOO-suh-bul /ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪb(ə)l/ · adjective
What “reproducible” means
Others can repeat it and get the same results.
More precisely: Able to be repeated by others with the same results; a key test of scientific reliability.
Example: “If your recipe only works when Grandma makes it, it isn't reproducible.”
When to use it
In science or careful everyday discussion, when checking whether a result holds up when someone else repeats the work.
Similar words
replicable, repeatable, consistent
Quick check
Three separate laboratories follow the same instructions and get matching results. How would you describe the experiment?
reproducible or plausible?
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reproducible
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