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| definition | Generation of a copy of a data object that is referenced by the same name, but with a different replica number. When changes are made to the data object, the replica can be updated to track the changes. As part of replication, data may be given a PID for a repository. Enhanced metadata may be stored in a repository as part of replication. A PID should allow replicated objects from different communities to be identified as such. | ||||||
| editorial note | Expert review decision, 2021-22: Edit | ||||||
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