Definition of repetition
b
: a motion or exercise (such as a push-up) that is repeated and usually counted
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Examples of repetition in a Sentence
Sometimes repetition is necessary to drive a point home.
Children's songs involve lots of repetition.
I quit my job at the factory because I hated the mindless repetition.
Recent Examples of repetition from the Web
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Continue to alternate step-up feet for 20 repetitions (10 per foot).
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And through play, reward and repetition, that’s just what Ms. Preston did.
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Complete 12 to 15 repetitions, then repeat in a right side plank position.
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Aim for three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions, resting 30 to 90 seconds in between sets.
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The repetition pleasing, the sentiment mysteriously loaded.
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Hannau will play For Bunita Marcus, a 1985 work that explores similar territory; rigorous repetition gives way to subtle changes akin to the kind of imperfections Feldman loved in Persian rugs.
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Mr Power uses rhythm and repetition to give the play a distinctive liturgical quality.
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Expect the trio to get plenty of repetitions to develop cohesion with the quarterbacks, especially Joe Flacco.
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Origin and Etymology of repetition
Middle English repeticion, from Middle French, from Latin repetition-, repetitio, from repetere to repeat
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First Known Use: 15th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
See Words from the same yearrepetition Synonyms
Synonyms
duplication, iteration, redo, reduplication, reiteration, renewal, repeat, replay, replication, reprise;
REPETITION Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of repetition for English Language Learners
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: the act of saying or doing something again : the act of repeating something
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: something that is done or said again
REPETITION Defined for Kids
Definition of repetition for Students
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: the act or an instance of stating or doing again
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: something stated or done again
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