Simple Definition of repertory

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repertory

noun

ˈrɛpɚˌtori How to pronounce repertory (audio)
British ˈrɛpətri
plural repertories
1
: an organized group of actors that performs many kinds of plays with each play being performed for only a short time
She acted in repertory for many years.
repertory theater
Several repertories perform here.
2
: repertoire sense 1
a ballet company's repertory

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