Word
repo
Phoneticsre·po, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɹipoʊ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a short way of saying 'repossession' or 'repository'. In finance, it is a quick loan; in computing, it is where code is stored.
n. a repurchase agreement in financial markets, or a storage location for software packages and version control in computing. Often functions as a clipped form of 'repossession' in colloquial contexts.
Examples
“I need to push my latest code changes to the repo.”
“The bank entered into a repo agreement to manage its short-term liquidity needs before the end of the quarter.”
“Open-source developers frequently fork a popular repo to experiment with new features without affecting the stability of the primary codebase maintained by the original authors.”
Examples
simple
“I need to push my latest code changes to the repo.”
contextual
“The bank entered into a repo agreement to manage its short-term liquidity needs before the end of the quarter.”
complex
“Open-source developers frequently fork a popular repo to experiment with new features without affecting the stability of the primary codebase maintained by the original authors.”
Usage
Commonly used as a clipped form in both financial and technical jargon; pluralizes as 'repos'.
Real-World Examples
“You can now access the code for running SLED on our GitHub repo .” Etymology
Clippings.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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