Word
repetition
Phoneticsrep·e·ti·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
Definitions
01doing something again
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. doing or saying something more than once.
n. the act or an instance of repeating something; the recurrence of an action, sound, or event.
“The teacher used repetition to help the students remember the new vocabulary words.”
“The constant repetition of the same melody throughout the symphony creates a sense of unity and familiarity for the listener.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' followed by the action being repeated.
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02fitness/exercise
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports Informal · Technical
n. one complete movement of a specific exercise, like lifting a weight once.
n. a single execution of a specific exercise motion, typically performed in sets.
“He managed to do ten repetitions of the bench press before he got tired.”
“To build muscular endurance, the trainer recommended performing fifteen repetitions with a lighter weight rather than five with a heavy one.”
Usage
Commonly shortened to 'rep' in casual gym environments; usually countable.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin repetitionem (accusative singular of repetitio; cf. French répétition). Doublet of repetitio. By surface analysis, repeat + -ition.
From re- + petition.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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