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

in the meaning defined above

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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

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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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