# repertoire

/ˈɹɛpɝtˌwɑɹ/ (US) · /ɹˈɛpətwˌɑː/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/repertoire
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 3. computing/technical

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

the set of instructions or characters that a computer system can understand.

For teachers: the full set of operations or characters available to a specific processor or encoding system.

- The programmer checked if the special symbol was part of the character repertoire.
- The new processor architecture features an expanded instruction repertoire designed to accelerate machine learning tasks.

## Examples

- The pianist has a large repertoire of classical music.
- During the interview, she demonstrated a wide repertoire of programming languages and problem-solving techniques.
- A seasoned diplomat must maintain a diverse repertoire of negotiation strategies to navigate the shifting alliances of international summits effectively.

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