repertoire

or rép·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.

repertoire

/ ˈrɛpəˌtwɑː /

noun

1. all the plays, songs, operas, or other works collectively that a company, actor, singer, dancer, etc, has prepared and is competent to perform
2. the entire stock of things available in a field or of a kind

   the comedian's repertoire of jokes was becoming stale

3. in repertoire
   denoting the performance of two or more plays, ballets, etc, by the same company in the same venue on different evenings over a period of time

   ``Nutcracker'' returns to Covent Garden over Christmas in repertoire with ``Giselle''

Word History and Origins

Origin of repertoire¹

1840–50; < French < Late Latin repertōrium catalogue, inventory. See repertory

Word History and Origins

Origin of repertoire¹

C19: from French, from Late Latin repertōrium inventory; see repertory

Example Sentences

The shows have included songs from Linkin Park’s 17-year repertoire and their latest singles, “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is The Crown,” from “From Zero.”

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For the last several years, the Dodgers’ front office has adored Sasaki, enamored by a dazzling repertoire headlined by a triple-digit fastball.

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If a reliever faces the opposing team too often, no matter how fresh that reliever might be, the opposing batters might adjust to his repertoire and become more likely to hit him hard.

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Either way, the story has become part of Trump’s standard rally repertoire.

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As he grew older, he bet the horses on his own, adding football and basketball to his repertoire.

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