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repertoire

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rep⋅er⋅toire

[rep-er-twahr, -twawr, rep-uh-]
–noun
1. the list of dramas, operas, parts, pieces, etc., that a company, actor, singer, or the like, is prepared to perform.
2. the entire stock of works existing in a particular artistic field: A new play has been added to the theatrical repertoire.
3. the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation: a magician's repertoire.
Also, rép⋅er⋅toire.


Origin:
1840–50; < F < LL repertōrium catalogue, inventory. See repertory
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rep·er·toire   (rěp'ər-twär')   
n.  
  1. The stock of songs, plays, operas, readings, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform.

  2. The class of compositions in a genre: has excellent command of the chanteuse repertoire.

  3. The range or number of skills, aptitudes, or special accomplishments of a particular person or group.


[French répertoire, from Old French, from Late Latin repertōrium; see repertory.]
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