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(1) To make an identical copy of something. See cloning software. (2) A product that functions like another. The clone, which may be hardware, software or both, may not look exactly like the...
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Definition: clone
(1) To make an identical copy of something. See cloning software.
(2) A product that functions like another. The clone, which may be hardware, software or both, may not look exactly like the original, but it implies 100% functional compatibility with it. Fed the same input, the clone should produce the same output. See PC clone, white box and clean room technique.
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