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repertory

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛpət(ə)ri/
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Definition of repertory

noun (plural repertories)

  • 1 [mass noun] the performance of various plays, operas, or ballets by a company at regular short intervals: [as modifier]:a repertory actor
  • repertory theatres regarded collectively: his long apprenticeship in repertory was as satisfying as what he is doing now
  • [count noun] a repertory company: regional repertories and touring companies
  • 2another term for repertoire.a fair conspectus of Ferrier’s repertory has been preserved for posterity
  • a repository or collection, especially of information: most countries produce several periodical repertories of useful information

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting an index or catalogue): from late Latin repertorium, from Latin repert- 'found, discovered', from the verb reperire. Sense 1 (arising from the fact that a company has a ‘repertory’ of pieces for performance) dates from the late 19th century

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