rep

/rep/

Thân thiện

The tailor examines the texture of the silk rep.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fabric with a corded surface: A type of cloth, often made of silk, wool, or cotton, characterized by a distinct, rounded crosswise rib or cord.
   • Informal abbreviation for 'representative': A person who acts or speaks on behalf of another person, group, or organization, especially in business or politics.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Fabric):

  • The curtains were made of a heavy silk rep.
  • He preferred the textured feel of rep for his suit jacket.

• Noun (Representative):

  • Our sales rep will visit your office next week.
  • She worked as a customer service rep for a tech company.

Advanced Usage

• "Rep" in business contexts: Often used to refer to a sales representative.

  • I need to speak to the regional rep about our account.

• "Rep" in informal political contexts: Can refer to an elected official.

  • Call your state rep to voice your opinion on the bill.

Variants and Related Words

• Repp: An alternative spelling for the fabric 'rep'.
• Representative (n): The full, formal word from which 'rep' is abbreviated.
• Reputation (n): A different, unrelated word sometimes informally shortened to 'rep' in contexts like "street cred" or "gym reputation," but this is a distinct meaning not covered by the primary definitions above.

Synonyms

• Fabric meaning: Corded fabric, ribbed cloth.
• Representative meaning: Agent, delegate, envoy, spokesperson.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

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Related Idioms

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Học thuật

Noun

1. a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs
2. informal abbreviation of `representative'

Từ đồng nghĩa

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