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repetition

noun

ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən

Definition of repetition

as in repeat

the act of saying or doing over again the repetition of the honor society's oath at the initiation ceremonies got old really quickly

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Recent Examples of repetition Exercise physiologist Rachelle Acitelli Reed says this translates to something that’s very, very hard to do four to six repetitions with. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 6 July 2026 For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Allow both arms to extend back out and continue this pattern for 12 repetitions, two sets. — Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 The format relies on high-repetition, small-range movements that tone muscles without heavy joint stress. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetition

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These clutch wallets accompanied Vaccarello’s step-and-repeat of suits that comprised the opening eight looks–a nod to the 60th anniversary of the Le Smoking, one of the house’s most revolutionary contributions to the industry.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Wednesday is a repeat of these temperatures, but without passing clouds to provide some shaded relief.

— Sean Macaday July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of repeat

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Outside, the celebratory scene replays, almost bittersweet, as the voice of director Wash Westmoreland commands the cameras and his ensemble, now thoroughly in young adulthood, from an invisible space across the room.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
The stadium announcer did not provide any guidance, and the big screen did not show the replay.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

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