Repeat
The meaning and definition of Repeat, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To do or say again (and again).
βThe scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result.β
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(procedure word) To call in a previous artillery fire mission with the same ammunition and method either on the coordinates or adjusted either because destruction of the target was insufficient or missed.
βAdd 100, left 50. Repeat, over.β
noun
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An iteration; a repetition.
βWe gave up after the third repeat because it got boring.β
- A television program shown after its initial presentation; a rerun.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
redo reiterate reprise rework reoccur reiteration
Origin
From Old French repeter, from Latin repeto.
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