rep
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1rep

noun \ˈrep\

Definition of REP

slang
: reputation; especially : status in a group (as a gang)

First Known Use of REP

circa 1705

Rhymes with REP

2rep

noun

Definition of REP

: representative <sales reps>

First Known Use of REP

1848

3rep

noun \ˈrep\

Definition of REP

: a plain-weave fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs

Variants of REP

rep or repp \ˈrep\

Origin of REP

French reps, modification of English ribs, plural of rib
First Known Use: 1860

4rep

noun

Definition of REP

1
: repertory 2b
2
: repertory 3

First Known Use of REP

1925

5rep

transitive verb
reppedrep·ping

Definition of REP

: represent 6

First Known Use of REP

1939

6rep

noun

Definition of REP

: the dosage of an ionizing radiation that will develop the same amount of energy upon absorption in human tissue as one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray exposure

Origin of REP

roentgen equivalent physical
First Known Use: 1947

7rep

noun

Definition of REP

: repetition 1b

Origin of REP

short for repetition
First Known Use: 1953

8rep

abbreviation

Definition of REP

1
repair
2
repeat
3
report; reporter
4
republic

Rep

abbreviation

Definition of REP

Republican

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