Sometimes repetition is necessary to drive a point home.
Children's songs involve lots of repetition.
I quit my job at the factory because I hated the mindless repetition.
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Generally speaking, contract manufacturers thrive on predictability and repetition; their systems are typically built around lean principles optimized for HVLM.—Scott Graybeal, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 For global and local players alike, the message is clear: competing in China now means playing by a different rulebook — one that values connection over conversion, responsiveness over repetition, and trust over transaction.—Li Jun, Footwear News, 28 June 2025 This will take time, of course, but repetition is key.—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 Skills in math, reading, and writing require repetition and consistency, especially when a student is still in the process of acquiring and mastering these skills, says Alexander.—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for repetition
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Etymology
Middle English repeticion, from Middle French, from Latin repetition-, repetitio, from repetere to repeat
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