Replication
/ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
Copying data from a primary database to one or more replicas to improve read performance and provide failover capability.
Example in context
"All reads go to the read replica — the primary only handles writes, reducing its load by 70%."
Practice this term
Master Replication in context by working through exercises in the Databases & SQL module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.