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repetition

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/ · UK /ˌrepɪˈtɪʃən/

repetition means: Doing or saying the same thing again, often many times.

noun

DOING AGAINB2

Doing or saying the same thing again, often many times.

  • Repetition helps me remember new words.
  • Her speech contained too much repetition.
  • Through daily repetition, the movement became easier.

Similar words: repeating

Common phrases: constant repetition, unnecessary repetition, learn through repetition, frequent repetition

ONE MORE TIMEB2

One occasion when an action or event happens again.

  • Do ten repetitions of this exercise.
  • The final repetition was harder than the first.
  • Each repetition of the movement made my arms more tired.

Similar words: repeat

Common phrases: ten repetitions, another repetition, final repetition

Questions about repetition

What does repetition mean?

Doing or saying the same thing again, often many times.

What is repetition in other languages?

Türkçe: tekrar · Español: repetición · Français: répétition · Deutsch: Wiederholung · Italiano: ripetizione · 日本語: 繰り返し

How do you pronounce repetition?

In American English /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/; in British English /ˌrepɪˈtɪʃən/.

How do you use repetition in a sentence?

Repetition helps me remember new words. Her speech contained too much repetition.

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