rep

¹ American  

[rep] / rɛp /

Or repp

noun

1. a transversely corded fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton.

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rep. ² American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) let it be repeated.

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rep ³ American  

[rep] / rɛp /

noun

Informal.

1. a repertory theater.

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rep. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. repair.

2. repeat.

3. report.

4. reported.

5. reporter.

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rep ⁵ American  

noun

Informal.

1. a shortened form of repetition.

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rep ⁶ American  

noun

Informal.

1. a representative, especially a sales representative.

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rep ⁷ American  

noun

Informal.

1. a shortened form of reputation.

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rep ⁸ American  

[rep] / rɛp /

noun

Nucleonics.

1. a unit proposed as a supplement to roentgen for expressing dosage of ionizing radiation: subsequently abandoned.

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Rep. ⁹ American  

abbreviation

1. Representative.

2. Republic.

3. Republican.

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Rep. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Representative

2. Republican

3. Republic

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rep ² British  

/ rɛp /

noun

1. a silk, wool, rayon, or cotton fabric with a transversely corded surface

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rep ³ British  

/ rɛp /

noun

1. theatre short for repertory company

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rep ⁴ British  

/ rɛp /

noun

1. short for representative representative

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rep ⁵ British  

/ rɛp /

noun

1. informal short for reputation

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Usage

What does rep mean? Rep is most often used as a shortening of several common words, including repetition, representative, and reputation, as well as many others.When used to mean repetition, rep is most commonly used in exercise and weightlifting, as in six reps on the leg press. When used to mean representative, rep is often used in customer service and sales. It’s also used in US politics, in which a Representative is a member of the House of Representatives. When it’s used to mean reputation, rep is mostly used in very informal settings, often referring to someone’s favor with others in a similar group.Sometimes rep is more common than the full term. The context that rep is used in usually hints at which term the shortening represents.Example: Please contact a sales rep if you have any problems with your order.

Other Word Forms

• repped adjective

Etymology

Origin of rep¹

First recorded in 1855–60; from French reps, perhaps from English ribs; rib ¹

Origin of rep.²

From the Latin word repetātur

Origin of rep³

By shortening

Origin of rep⁵

First recorded in 1855–60

Origin of rep⁶

By shortening

Origin of rep⁷

First recorded in 1670–80

Origin of rep⁸

First recorded in 1945–50; r(oentgen) e(quivalent) p(hysical)

Example Sentences

For certain classes, the camera can count reps, assess your form and recommend heavier or lighter weights.

From The Wall Street Journal

I think L.A. gets a bad rep for not having diners.

From Los Angeles Times

To address the hollowing under her eyes that she felt made her look perpetually exhausted, the Dallas pharmaceutical sales rep tried countless creams, as well as noninvasive treatments like Ultherapy, Thermage and PRP injections.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead the coaching staff gave younger players opportunities to get reps during practice.

From Los Angeles Times

“He was sharing reps and didn’t allow everyone to see his greatness and what he could be. Ohio State saw it. It’s going to be crazy what he can do at the next level.”

From Los Angeles Times