rep

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noun (1)

ˈrep 

slang

: reputation

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

rep

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noun (2)

: representative

sales reps

rep

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noun (3)

ˈrep 

variants or repp

: a plain-weave fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs

rep

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noun (4)

1

: repertory sense 2b

2

: repertory sense 3

rep

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verb

repped; repping

transitive verb

: represent sense 6

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)

: repetition sense 1b

rep

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abbreviation (1)

1

repair

2

repeat

3

report; reporter

4

republic

Rep

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abbreviation (2)

Republican

Synonyms of rep

Noun (1)

• reputation
• repute

Noun (2)

• representative
• delegate
• deputy
• agent
• attorney
• manager

Examples of rep in a Sentence

Noun (1)

I have a rep as a player to maintain, you know

Noun (2)

the company dispatched three reps to the annual marketing fair

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Deb is now expected to debut on April 9, following a rethink in recent weeks, a rep for producer AI Film confirmed. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026

McConaughey's rep and legal team didn't immediately respond when contacted by EW for comment. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026

Verb

In addition to representing McConaughey, Yorn reps other top Hollywood actors, including two of the highest box-office grossing actors of all time, Zoe Saldaña and Scarlett Johansson. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026

Second, when frontline reps shrug, skip the chat roulette and email Expedia’s executives. —Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026

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)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rep

• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• sep
• step
• steppe
• strep
• yep
• bicep
• doorstep
• footstep

Kids Definition

rep

1 of 2 noun

ˈrep 

: representative entry 2

sales rep

rep

2 of 2 noun

: repetition sense 1b

Medical Definition

rep

1 of 2 noun

ˈrep 

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