rep

The word “rep” means a person who represents a company or group, especially in sales. In plain terms, an informal short form covering several senses: a representative, a workout repetition, or a reputation.

“Rep” is pronounced rehp (/ɹɛp/ in IPA).

Here is “rep” used in a sentence: “Call your sales rep if you have any questions about the order.”

“Rep” is a noun.

“Rep” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Rep” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who represents a company or group, especially in sales.

"Rep" is a shortened, informal version of "representative," a person who represents a company or group, especially in sales. The two mean the same thing, but "rep" is casual and common in business speech, as in "a sales rep." Use "representative" in formal writing and "rep" in everyday talk.

A "rep," short for repetition, is one complete performance of an exercise movement, such as a single push-up. A "set" is a group of reps done in a row before resting, such as three sets of ten reps. Reps count individual movements, while sets group them together.

"Rep" is informal and best suited to conversation, business chat, and fitness contexts rather than formal writing. In professional documents, the fuller words "representative" or "repetition" are preferred. Its exact meaning depends on context — sales or exercise.

A "rep" represents a company or group, especially to sell its products or services to customers. An "agent" acts on behalf of a person or business to arrange deals, often working for the client rather than the seller. Both act for someone else, but a sales rep usually promotes their employer's products.