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replicator

/rɪˈplɪkeɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does replicator mean?

noun

A device or system that can create a perfect copy of an object, often used in science fiction to create objects out of raw materials. In 3D printing, a device that can create a physical object from a digital model.

Example

"The replicator in the Star Trek universe could create anything from food to complex machinery."

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