rep

noun \ ˈrep \

Definition of rep

slang

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

First Known Use of rep

1677

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rep

noun

Definition of rep

: representative

sales reps

First Known Use of rep

1789

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rep

noun \ ˈrep \

variants: or repp

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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First Known Use: 1858

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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

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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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First Known Use: 1947

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rep

noun

Definition of rep

: repetition 1b

Origin and Etymology of rep

short for repetition

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First Known Use: 1953

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rep

abbreviation

Definition of rep

1 repair

2 repeat

3 report; reporter

4 republic

Rep

abbreviation

Definition of Rep

Republican

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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