cloning

[ kloh-ning ]

noun

, Biology.

1. the process of producing a clone.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cloning¹

First recorded in 1955–60; clone + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Workable offers employers the service of automatically “cloning/copying” aging job ads — complete with a reminder to delete the words “Copy of” in the titles of any clones/copies.

From Salon

Realistic voice cloning makes it challenging for victims to tell legitimate calls from scams.

From Salon

The tree has survived by producing genetically identical sprouts, or cloning, for millenia.

From Los Angeles Times

The use of AI has been a prominent issue in the industry recently, with debate around copyright, artist rights and voice cloning.

From BBC

We have sent thousands of notices to have platforms take down not just songs like fake Drake and The Weeknd, but countless types of cloning, misinformation and things that are funny but overall damaging.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• duplicate
• replicate
• reproduce