rep

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noun (1)

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

rep

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noun (2)

: representative
sales reps

rep

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noun (3)

variants or repp
: a plain-weave fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs

rep

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noun (4)

rep

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verb

repped; repping

rep

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noun (5)

: 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

rep

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noun (6)

rep

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abbreviation (1)

1
repair
2
repeat
3
report; reporter
4
republic

Rep

9 of 9

abbreviation (2)

Republican

Examples of rep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Nicola Peltz Beckham is proud to rep her mother-in-law Victoria Beckham on red carpets! Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024 But perhaps most strikingly, this reps the first official year for the SAG Awards to stream on Netflix. Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Feb. 2024 Universal Music Publishing Group, which reps the band’s publishing on the song did not respond to request for comment. Colin Stutz, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2024 Detroit will once again rep its all-Honolulu blue uniform, with silver helmets, blue pants and blue socks. Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 2024 This reps the second Emmy ceremony in 2024 — because of the impact of the Hollywood strikes, which pushed the 75th Emmys from September 2023 to January 15, 2024. Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Feb. 2024 This reps the second consecutive season that Fox and the show’s producers were forced to swap judges after production got underway. Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024 From a crocheted beanie embroidered with the athlete's number to a bracelet sporting the player's nickname, Trav, Swift could give a masterclass on how to rep your partner. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024 But Majors’ talent agency, WME, still reps him, and his agent, Elan Ruspoli, was one of the witnesses the defense team brought in to testify on his behalf. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2024
Noun
The rep was able to see that her mother’s direct deposit information had been altered in early December, the month before the benefits vanished. Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024 But several spots in the starting lineup are likely to go to returners, who will either be seeing an uptick in reps or a change in role. Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Billboard has reached out to Busta Rhymes’ reps as well as Live Nation for comment. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 Abdul’s reps attempted to discredit Lythgoe’s claims in their response. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 Richard Lewis' Wife Joyce Lapinsky Thanks Fans for 'Loving Tributes' in First Statement After His Death Lewis' death was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement by his rep Jeff Abraham. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 Now most of that will go to Barrett and Quickley who will for sure get more reps. Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Apfel’s rep Lori Sale confirmed the textile expert’s death, adding that Apfel died Friday at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2024 In a statement shared to TMZ via his rep, Harrison blamed the border crisis. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (3)

French reps, modification of English ribs, plural of rib

Noun (5)

roentgen equivalent physical

Noun (6)

short for repetition

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1677, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1789, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1858, in the meaning defined above

Noun (4)

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1922, in the meaning defined above

Noun (5)

1947, in the meaning defined above

Noun (6)

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rep was in 1677

Dictionary Entries Near rep

Cite this Entry

“Rep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rep. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rep

1 of 2 noun

rep

2 of 2 noun

Medical Definition

rep

1 of 2 noun
plural rep or reps
: the dosage of an ionizing radiation that will develop the same amount of energy upon absorption in human tissues as one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray exposure compare rem

rep

2 of 2 abbreviation
let it be repeated
used in writing prescriptions
Etymology

Abbreviation

Latin repetatur

Legal Definition

rep.

abbreviation
1
report, reporter
2
representative
3
republic

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