Definition

Noun: 1. The act of repeating something over and again, or an instance of such repetition. It refers to the action of stating or doing something multiple times, often for emphasis or clarity.

Usage

• Reiteration is used to describe the deliberate act of repeating a statement, idea, or action.
• It often implies that the repetition is done to stress a point, ensure understanding, or confirm information.
• It can refer to a single instance of repeating something or to the general practice of repetition.

Examples

• The manager's reiteration of the safety rules prevented any accidents.
• After the confusing instructions, we asked for a reiteration of the main points.
• The constant reiteration of the slogan made it memorable.
• His speech was just a reiteration of the arguments he made last week.

Advanced Usage

• "By way of reiteration": A formal phrase used to introduce a repeated point for emphasis.
  • By way of reiteration, all reports must be submitted by Friday.
• The concept is often used in legal, academic, and instructional contexts where precision and confirmation are critical.

Variants and Related Words

• Reiterate (verb): To say something again or a number of times.
  • The teacher had to reiterate the homework assignment.
• Reiterative (adjective): Characterized by repetition.
  • He used a reiterative style in his speech.

Synonyms

• Repetition
• Restatement
• Recapitulation

Antonyms

• Original statement
• First instance

Noun

1. the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)