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rep

noun \ ˈrep \

Definition of rep

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

First Known Use of rep

1677

in the meaning defined above

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rep

noun

Definition of rep

: representative
  • sales reps

First Known Use of rep

1789

in the meaning defined above

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rep

noun \ ˈrep \
variants: or

Definition of rep

: a plain-weave fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs

Origin and Etymology of rep

French reps, modification of English ribs, plural of rib

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rep

noun

Definition of rep

1 : repertory 2b
2 : repertory 3

First Known Use of rep

1906

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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rep

verb

Definition of rep

repped; repping
transitive verb
: represent 6

First Known Use of rep

1922

in the meaning defined above

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rep

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 and Etymology of rep

roentgen equivalent physical

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rep

noun

Definition of rep

: repetition 1b

Origin and Etymology of rep

short for repetition

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rep

abbreviation

Definition of rep

1 repair
2 repeat
3 report; reporter
4 republic

Rep

abbreviation

Definition of Rep

Republican

REP Defined for Kids

rep.

abbreviation

Definition of rep. for Students

representative

Medical Dictionary

rep

noun \ ˈrep \

medical Definition of rep

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

abbreviation

medical Definition of rep

let it be repeated —used in writing prescriptions

Origin and Etymology of rep

Latin repetatur

Law Dictionary

rep.

abbreviation

legal Definition of rep.

1 report, reporter
2 representative
3 republic

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