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Definition of repeating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
recurringoccurring again and again
- The repeating pattern on the wallpaper was mesmerizing.
2.
weaponTECH. capable of firing multiple times without reloadingTECH.
- The soldier carried a repeating rifle into battle.
3.
mathematicsTECH. UK recurring in a decimal numberTECH. UK
- The number 0.333 is a repeating decimal.
Noun
1.
designpattern that recurs
- The repeating of the design was intricate and beautiful.
2.
weaponTECH. firearm that can fire several shots without reloadingTECH.
- He demonstrated the repeating rifle at the shooting range.
Images of repeating
pattern that recurs 
firearm that can fire several shots without reloading
Expressions with repeating
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language is too offensive to repeat
His language doesn't bear repeating in front of the kids.
language is too offensive to repeat
His language doesn't bear repeating in front of children.
deserve to be said again because it is important
That point bears repeating for everyone to understand.
the idea that events tend to happen again
Seeing the same mistakes made is history repeating itself.
decimal fraction where digits infinitely repeat in a sequence
0.3333... is a repeating decimal..
firearm capable of firing multiple rounds without reloading
The soldier equipped a repeating firearm for the upcoming battle..
Origin of repeating
Latin, repetere (to seek again)
Terms with repeating included in their meaning
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resolution
not repeating a past action
education
understand from a mistake to avoid repeating it
learning
understand from experience to avoid repeating a mistake
learning effort
repeating an activity many times helps you become very good at it
futile repetition
repeating actions without making progress
vocal behavior
the act of repeating sounds involuntarily while speaking
language
the act of repeating someone else's words exactly
communication
repeating words from someone else
repeating pace
tempo or speed of a repetitive event
patterns
end a repeating pattern of negative behavior
teaching
help someone learn by repeating
teach by repetition
teach something by repeating it many times
acoustics
repeating sound by reflection
memorization
memorize information by repeating it many times
technology
repeating instructions in a computer program
memory
repeating aloud from memory
learning
memorization by repeating without real understanding
process
repeating again and again without stopping during use
forceful teaching
make someone remember something by repeating it strongly
repetitive activities
repeating cycle of activities, sometimes busy or confusing
learning method
repeating words or actions without understanding them
general
the act of repeating old ideas with little change
reiterating
repeating a statement for emphasis
business
price charged to customers for a repeating service or publication access
Examples of repeating in a sentence
She noticed the repeating cycles in the experiment. He admired the repeating pistol's efficiency. The repeating shotgun was favored for its rapid fire. A repeating decimal can be written as a fraction. The repeating sequence made calculations easier. The repeating in the wallpaper added depth to the room.
He admired the repeating on the fabric's surface. The museum displayed a historic repeating pistol. Collectors highly value antique repeating firearms.
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- French:répétitif, répétition, ...
- German:wiederholend, Wiederholung, ...
- Italian:ricorrente, ripetizione, ...
- Spanish:recurrente, repetición, ...
- Portuguese:repetitivo, repetição, ...
- Chinese:重复, 重复图案, ...
- Japanese:繰り返しの, 繰り返し, ...
- Arabic:مُتَكَرِّر, تكرار, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹזֵר, חֲזָרָה, ...
- Russian:повторяющийся, повторение, ...
- Ukrainian:повторюваний, повторення, ...
- Hindi:आवर्ती, स्वचालित बंदूक, ...
Definition of repeat - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actiontr./intr. do or say something againtr./intr.
- She asked him to repeat the question.
2.
communicationtr./intr. echo words of someonetr./intr.
- He could repeat her exact words.
3.
eventintr. happen againintr.
- History tends to repeat itself.
4.
tv schedulingtr./intr. broadcast againtr./intr.
- The network will repeat the episode next Saturday..
5.
memorytr. Rare recite from memorytr. Rare
- She could repeat the poem perfectly.
6.
pharmacytr. TECH. UK refill a prescriptiontr. TECH. UK
- The doctor allowed him to repeat the medication.
Noun
1.
iterationinstance of doing something again
- The teacher asked for a repeat of the experiment.
2.
TV showUK broadcast of a previously shown television program or seriesUK
- They scheduled a repeat of the popular episode for next week..
3.
scoreTECH. music symbol indicating a section should be played againTECH.
- The musician followed the repeat sign in the sheet music.
4.
medicalTECH. UK refill of a prescriptionTECH. UK
- The doctor authorized a repeat for my medication.
Expressions with repeat
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repeatedly or continuously
She played the song on repeat all day.
repeat words without understanding them
She could repeat parrot-fashion but didn't grasp the meaning.
fated to experience past events again
Ignoring warnings, they were doomed to repeat history.
say something many times
He would repeat like a mantra his daily affirmations.
say words exactly as heard without understanding
He would just repeat like a parrot whatever the teacher said.
repeat a process or action again and again
After each test, we rinse and repeat the procedure.
perform a task over and over
In coding, sometimes you have to lather rinse repeat to debug issues.
person who buys from the same place more than once
The store gives discounts to every repeat customer.
happen again in the same way
History tends to repeat itself over the years.
sales coming from customers who return after previous purchases
The shop relies on repeat business from loyal neighborhood customers.
event done again after success
The concert was such a hit they scheduled a repeat performance.
person who commits crimes multiple times
The judge was strict with the repeat offender due to his history..
reiterate previous statements for emphasis or clarity
She repeated herself to make sure everyone understood.
used to politely ask others to say the same words next
The teacher said, "Please repeat after me: good morning."
say words mechanically without thinking or understanding their meaning
The students repeat like parrots whatever the influencer says online.
not happening or done more than once
This is a non-repeat experiment.
instruction telling listeners to say the same words immediately afterward
Repeat after me: We will study for thirty minutes every day.
order made again for the same goods or services as before
The supplier confirmed the repeat order for the same engine parts.
prescription for regular medication without new consultation
She picked up her repeat prescription from the pharmacy.
feature that repeats an action when a button is held
The keyboard has an auto-repeat for holding down keys.
feature that replays content automatically
The song is on automatic repeat on the playlist.
specific sequence of bases repeating in nucleic acids
The repeat unit affects the gene's function.
camera used for projecting patterns in semiconductor manufacturing
The step and repeat camera is essential in chip production.
pattern of adjacent repeats in DNA
Scientists studied the tandem repeat in the DNA sequence.
Origin of repeat
Latin, repetere (to do again)
Examples of repeat in a sentence
He had to repeat the experiment for accuracy. She asked him to repeat the instructions clearly. The teacher requested the student to repeat the sentence. The nightmare seemed to repeat every night. The pattern will repeat in the next cycle. They decided to repeat the documentary next month.
The channel will repeat the match highlights tonight. He could repeat the list of names without hesitation. The actor had to repeat his lines flawlessly. He needs to repeat the prescription every month. The pharmacy called to confirm if she wanted to repeat her order. The song was so good it deserved a repeat. He requested a repeat of the last performance. I caught a repeat of the show last night. The channel aired a repeat due to popular demand. The conductor pointed to the repeat in the score. They practiced the repeat section multiple times. I went to the pharmacy to pick up my repeat. She requested a repeat for her allergy pills.
View all translations of repeat
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- French:répéter, répétition, ...
- German:wiederholen, Wiederholung, ...
- Italian:ripetere, ripetizione, ...
- Spanish:repetir, repetición, ...
- Portuguese:repetir, repetição, ...
- Chinese:重复, 反复记号, ...
- Japanese:繰り返す, 繰り返し, ...
- Arabic:كَرَّرَ, تِكْرار, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲזוֹר, חֲזָרָה, ...
- Russian:повторить, повтор, ...
- Ukrainian:повторювати, повторення, ...
- Hindi:दोहराना, पुनरावृत्ति, ...
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