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repertoire

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹɛpɝtˌwɑɹ// UK //ɹˈɛpətwˌɑː// reper·toire

n. the collection of skills, songs, or pieces of work that a person or group knows well and can perform. You use this to describe everything someone is ready to do or show.

n. the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation; specifically, the range of pieces a performer or company is prepared to present.


SIMPLE

The pianist has a large repertoire of classical music.

CONTEXTUAL

During the interview, she demonstrated a wide repertoire of programming languages and problem-solving techniques.

COMPLEX

A seasoned diplomat must maintain a diverse repertoire of negotiation strategies to navigate the shifting alliances of international summits effectively.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French répertoire, from Middle French repertoire, from Late Latin repertōrium (“an inventory, list, repertory”). Doublet of repertory.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'of' to specify the skills or items included.

Pitfall

his repertoires of songshis repertoire of songsLearners often pluralize the word when referring to many items, but 'repertoire' is a collective noun that is usually singular when referring to one person's total collection.

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