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noun

repertoire

CEFR B2

the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation

In a sentence

Six example sentences with repertoire, each labelled with its topic.

  • His repertoire runs to about forty dishes, and he can cook every one of them without opening a book.

    Cooking

  • Her repertoire now includes a floater, a step-back, and a left-hand finish, which is three more moves than last season.

    Basketball

  • A printmaker's repertoire might cover etching, drypoint, and aquatint, each demanding different acids, papers, and a different sense of timing.

    Art

  • A rural surgeon needs a wide repertoire, since the nearest specialist may be four hours away by road.

    Medicine

  • The final boss has a repertoire of nine moves, and players memorize the tell for each one.

    Gaming

  • Therapists build a repertoire of techniques over years, choosing among them as each client's needs become clear.

    Psychology

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