Repository: meaning, definitions and examples

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repository

 

[ rɪˈpɒzɪt(ə)ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

A repository is a central location where data is stored and managed. It is commonly used in software development for version control and collaboration.

Synonyms

archive, database, storage

Examples of usage

  • A GitHub repository allows multiple developers to work on the same project.
  • The code changes are tracked and managed in the repository.
  • The repository contains all the files and version history of the project.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

In academic terms, a repository refers to a collection of research papers and scholarly articles.

Synonyms

archive, collection, database

Examples of usage

  • The university library has a repository of academic journals.
  • Researchers can access the repository to find relevant studies.
  • The repository is a valuable resource for students and scholars.

Translations

Translations of the word "repository" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repositório

🇮🇳 भंडार

🇩🇪 Repository

🇮🇩 repositori

🇺🇦 сховище

🇵🇱 repozytorium

🇯🇵 リポジトリ

🇫🇷 répertoire

🇪🇸 repositorio

🇹🇷 depo

🇰🇷 저장소

🇸🇦 مستودع

🇨🇿 úložiště

🇸🇰 sklad

🇨🇳 存储库

🇸🇮 skladišče

🇮🇸 geymsla

🇰🇿 қойма

🇬🇪 საცავი

🇦🇿 anbar

🇲🇽 repositorio

Etymology

The word 'repository' originates from the Latin word 'repositorium', which means a place where things are stored. The concept of a repository has been prevalent throughout history, from ancient libraries to modern software development practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,277, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.