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repertory definition

rep·er·tory (rep′ər tôr′ē, rep′ə-)

noun pl. repertories -·ries

    1. a repository for useful things; storehouse
    2. the things stored; stock; collection
  2. repertoire
  3. the system of producing and presenting plays, operas, etc. engaged in by repertory theaters

Etymology: LL repertorium, an inventory < L repertus, pp. of reperire, to find out, discover < re-, again + parere, to produce, invent, bear: see -parous

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repertory Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • music: It is hoped that the award holder will make a serious study of organ playing and of the repertory of organ music.

Converse of object

  • perform: Transitions Dance Company offered me the opportunity to grow as a performer through the the intensive experience of creating and performing a varied repertory.

Adjective modifier

  • choral: I believe that the vision behind it has been vindicated triumphantly and the commissions have inspired some excellent additions to the choral repertory.

Modifies a noun

  • grid: To prepare for building the repertory grid I would like you to begin identifying possible Elements.

Noun used with modifier

  • summer: There is a summer repertory theater which is one of the few remaining private theaters in the country.
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