repertory
noun
Simple meaning
A collection of works that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rehpertawreeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɛpɚtɔɹi
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Definition
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noun
A collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule
A specific set of works that a company performs.
A theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire
A theater in which a resident company presents works from a specified repertoire, usually in alternation.
A collection of things, or a place where such a collection is kept.
A storehouse where a stock of things is kept
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule
Used this way, repertory is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
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- “The repertory of the supposed feats of mesmerism.”noun
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Compound terms
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A theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire.
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Synonyms
Sense: collection of works (plays or songs or operas
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