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 second-year quarterback, who injured his right shoulder during the AFC championship game, took all of the team’s first-team reps during a 90-minute practice at Stanford Stadium. —Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026

LaMonte died from natural causes following a stroke suffered several years ago, his reps said. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026

Verb

The firm, which reps talent including Benedict Cumberbatch, Helena Bonham Carter, Jack O’Connell, Brian Cox, Jack Lowden, Jonathan Bailey and Adolescence star Erin Doherty, is looking to grow its footprint for performer-creators. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026

Cinefrance will officially launch sales at the European Film Market in Berlin, alongside Bitters End which reps Asia, and has already closed some deals with Plaion for Germany and Austria; and September Film for Benelux. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Feb. 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