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Rep - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A rep is a short form of 'repetition,' commonly used in fitness to count exercise movements. It can also mean a representative, someone who acts on behalf of others or a company.

rep

/rɛp/ /rɛp/

Definition:

Short for representative; a person acting on behalf of another or a group.

Synonyms:

delegate, agent, spokesperson, proxy

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

opponent, adversary

Common Collocations:

sales rep, union rep, customer rep, company rep

Derivatives:

repping, repped

Usage Tips:

Use "rep" informally for "representative," often in business or organizational contexts.

Common Phrases:

bad rep, good rep, street rep

Etymology:

Shortened form of "representative," from Latin *repraesentare* (to present).

Examples:

  • 1. She is the new sales rep for our region.
  • 2. The union rep addressed the workers' concerns.
  • 3. He earned a bad rep for being unreliable.
  • 4. Our customer rep will assist you shortly.

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