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repertory (n.)

1550s, "an index, list, catalogue," from Late Latin repertorium "inventory, list," from Latin repertus, past participle of reperire "to find, get, invent," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + parire, archaic form of paerere "produce, bring forth" (from PIE root *pere- (1) "to produce, procure"). Meaning "list of performances" is first recorded 1845, from similar use of French repertoire; repertory theater is attested from 1896. Related: Repertorial.

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Definitions of repertory from WordNet

repertory (n.)
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept;
repertory (n.)
the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation;
the repertory of the supposed feats of mesmerism
has a large repertory of dialects and characters
Synonyms: repertoire
repertory (n.)
a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule;
Synonyms: repertoire
repertory (n.)
a theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire;
Synonyms: stock company / repertory company
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