as in representative
a person who acts or does business for another
the company dispatched three reps to the annual marketing fair
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
I have a rep as a player to maintain, you know
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Recent Examples of rep
Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Billboard has reached out to Carpenter’s rep for more info.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 June 2025
These agents can troubleshoot tech problems, answer policy questions, and guide employees through internal systems—all without waiting for a human rep.
Fix Communication Gaps In Remote Work
Without in-person meetings or casual watercooler chats, communication often suffers.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In what world does a celebrity’s rep even acknowledge plastic surgery rumors, never mind disclose private medical information?
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
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Noun
During the six-game homestand that ended Wednesday with a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies, infielders regularly trained with them pregame, alternating between reps with the goggles on and off.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Billboard has reached out to Carpenter’s rep for more info.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 June 2025
These agents can troubleshoot tech problems, answer policy questions, and guide employees through internal systems—all without waiting for a human rep.
Fix Communication Gaps In Remote Work
Without in-person meetings or casual watercooler chats, communication often suffers.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In what world does a celebrity’s rep even acknowledge plastic surgery rumors, never mind disclose private medical information?
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rep
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“Rep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rep. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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