rep

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noun (1)

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

rep

2 of 9

noun (2)

: representative
sales reps

rep

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noun (3)

variants or
: 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 Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Josh Peck’s rep for comment. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024 Before Elon Musk’s takeover, Twitter largely prohibited lobbyists or advertising reps — who might have connections to politicians — from deciding whether a tweet should be removed or left up. Ann Marimow, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, a rep for the festival told Rolling Stone that Cano experienced issues with his visa and Junior H breached his contract. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024 Rumors were circulating in the audience and music industry reps were promising something special would take place at The Wiltern, with speculation flying that a reunion was in store. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 After landing in Malé, step outside the terminal and a hotel rep will be waiting to greet you. Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 According to the rep, customers who didn’t snag one of the totes will have another chance. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 One element that can’t be replicated are live game reps, which Chapman got — briefly — for the first time Thursday evening. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 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

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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 28 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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