reiteration

American  

[ree-it-uh-rey-shuhn] / riˌɪt əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of saying or doing something again, or over and over; excessive repetition.

   He says this line four or five times throughout the movie, each reiteration earning fewer laughs than the last.

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Etymology

Origin of reiteration

First recorded in 1400–50; reiterat(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

The reiteration of guidance could also be a minor disappointment, they added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The British pharma giant’s reiteration of guidance is likely to provide reassurance, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reiteration of the guidance should reassure investors for this year, some of whom had feared a cut, and push up the shares on Thursday, Bernstein analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She tallied announcements for 125 new jets from Asian airlines, noting that some were a reiteration of prior activity.

From Barron's

“Overall, the results were encouraging, particularly in relation to the share repurchase announcement and reiteration of synergy targets,” wrote Seaport Research Partners analyst Bill Ryan, who reiterated a Neutral rating for Capital One stock.

From Barron's

Related Words

• restatement