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Princeton's WordNet

  1. repnoun

    informal abbreviation of `representative'

  2. rep, reppnoun

    a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs

Wiktionary

  1. repnoun

    Short form of reputation.

    Try not to make it easy for the tabloids to ruin your rep.

  2. repnoun

    Short form of repetition.

    I get a better bicep workout if I use less weight and more reps.

  3. repnoun

    Short form of representative.

  4. repnoun

    Short form of repertory.

    She did her time in reps before she made the grade in West End theatre.

  5. repnoun

    A fabric made of silk or wool, or of silk and wool, and having a transversely corded or ribbed surface; repp.

  6. repverb

    To represent; to act as a representative for.

  7. Repabbreviation

    Republican.

  8. Etymology: Shortening of any of: repetition, repertory, representative, reputation, repp

ChatGPT

  1. rep

    The term "rep" can have several meanings based on the context it is used. 1. In the context of fitness and workouts, a "rep" is short for repetition. It refers to the number of times an individual performs a specific exercise in a series. 2. In the corporate or sales world, a "rep" is a representation or a sales representative. It is an individual who represents a business or product and aims towards increasing its sales. 3. In the context of politics or governance, a "rep" is short for representative. It refers to an individual elected to represent a particular group's interests in a legislative or decision-making body. 4. In textiles, "rep" (also known as repp) refers to a type of fabric that has a ribbed texture or pattern. 5. In the context of performance, "rep" is short for repetition or repertoire. A repertory theatre produces works from a specified repertoire, performed alternately or rotationally. So it's crucial to interpret the term "rep" based on the context in which it's used.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Repnoun

    a fabric made of silk or wool, or of silk and wool, and having a transversely corded or ribbed surface

  2. Repadjective

    formed with a surface closely corded, or ribbed transversely; -- applied to textile fabrics of silk or wool; as, rep silk

  3. Etymology: [Prob. a corruption of rib: cf. F. reps.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Rep

    Repp, rep, n. a kind of cloth having a finely corded surface. [Prob. a corruption of rib.]

  2. Rep

    rep, n. a slang abbreviation of reputation.

Rap Dictionary

  1. rep

    A representation of the set.

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  1. ERP

  2. PER

  3. per

  4. pre

  5. RPE

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rep in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rep in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of rep in a Sentence

  1. New York:

    There's a lot of other districts that are much more competitive -- they don't have the privilege or the luxury to say' Yes,' Medicare for All.'' ' Yes, a Green New Deal,' there aren't too many districts like these that can lead the country. And so New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez all have the responsibility for all of us to help us add one more member to lead that fight.

  2. George Crockett:

    They want someone who will stand by their word and stick up for the issues that matter most to them, and that's what Rep. Tlaib is doing, her legislation comes from the district. She doesn't act without input from her constituents. That's what residents demand.

  3. Donald Trump:

    On Tuesday Rep. Adam Schiff weighed in on Trump's tweets suggesting a boycott of ATT to punish CNN for its news coverage. Adam Schiff tweeted :.

  4. The Maloney campaign spokesperson:

    Through his travel, he raised millions for candidates who will help stop MAGA Mike Lawler’s plans to ban abortion, rep. Maloney has an unrivaled record of delivering results locally, from lower prescription drug prices to banning oil barges anchorages on the Hudson. Just this month, Rep. Maloney has delivered funding for local firefighters, held dozens of campaign events, and hosted President Biden in the district to celebrate thousands of new manufacturing jobs for our communities.

  5. Chuck Schumer:

    The big lie's consuming the GOP: House GOP's plotting the demotion of Rep. Cheney for the crime of repeating the truth—that Joe Biden is President, senate GOP seems content to allow the right to vote to be taken away.

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