Definition

1. Noun (plural form of "rep"):
   • Representatives: "reps" is an informal abbreviation for representatives, especially in business or political contexts.
   • Repetitions: In fitness or exercise, "reps" refers to the number of times a specific movement is performed in a set.
   • Repertory: In theater, "reps" can refer to repertory companies or performances (less common).

Usage Examples

• Representatives:

  • The sales reps will meet with clients tomorrow. (The sales representatives will have meetings.)
  • Our union reps negotiated a new contract. (Our union representatives bargained for better terms.)

• Repetitions:

  • Do three sets of ten reps on the bench press. (Perform ten repetitions of the exercise in each of three sets.)
  • She completed 15 reps of squats before resting. (She performed 15 repetitions of the squat exercise.)

Advanced Usage

• "reps and sets": A standard phrase in weight training referring to repetitions and groups of repetitions.

  • For muscle growth, aim for 8–12 reps per set. (Perform 8 to 12 repetitions in each group of exercises.)

• "customer service reps": A common job title for employees who handle client inquiries.

  • The customer service reps are available 24/7. (The customer service representatives are always on duty.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rep (n, singular): A single representative or repetition.

  • He is a sales rep for a pharmaceutical company. (He works as a sales representative.)

• Repetition (n): The action of repeating something.

  • Practice through repetition improves skill. (Repeated practice enhances ability.)

Synonyms

• Representative: a person chosen or appointed to act for others.
• Repetition: the act of doing something again.
• Agent: a person who acts on behalf of another (similar to "rep" in business).

Related Idioms

• Do the reps: To complete the required number of repetitions in exercise.

  • I need to do the reps for my arm workout. (I must finish the repetitions for my arm training.)

• Put in the reps: To work hard through repeated effort.

  • To master the piano, you have to put in the reps every day. (You must practice repeatedly every day.)

Note: The word "reps" is always used in the plural form in these contexts. The singular "rep" is used for one representative or one repetition.