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reproducing

USree-pruh-DOOS-ing/ˌɹi.pɹəˈdus.ɪŋ/UKree-pruh-DYOOS-ing/ˌɹiː.pɹəˈdjuːs.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of reproducing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of reproduce. Use this form for an action happening now, like "is reproducing."

    The rabbits are reproducing quickly in the warm meadow.

    She is reproducing the old painting stroke by stroke.

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  2. 2
    nounnonstandarduncountableplural
    The making of copies of something, or the making of new young by living things.

    Like making a photocopy so there is more than one of something.

    The reproducing of these old documents took the whole afternoon.

    The reproducing of these rare frogs took the keepers many patient years.

    Similarcopying, duplication, replication

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reproducing is a form of reproduce

reproduce, verb: To make a copy or picture of something. Full entry

Forms
reproducereproduces he/she/itreproducing -ing formreproduced past tense, past participle
Spelling
reproduce → reproducing: drop the e, add -ing

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