Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

repo

/ˈɹiːpoʊ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A short form of repository, a place where software, documents, or other information is stored for access and use.

    - "The company maintains a repo of all its software projects."
    - "Developers can clone repos to work on projects locally."

Variants
List of all variants of repo that leads to same result
repo , repos , repo man
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'repo' is derived from 'repository', which comes from the Latin word 'repository', meaning a place for storing.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The term 'repo' gained popularity with the rise of version control systems like Git.

  2. Repositories can store not just code, but also documentation, images, and other types of files.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. GitHub: A popular web-based hosting service for version control using Git. Many repos are hosted on GitHub.

  2. Version control: A system that tracks changes made to files and directories, allowing multiple people to collaborate on a project and maintain different versions of the codebase.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Repositories have become essential components of modern software development, allowing teams to collaborate and manage code efficiently.

How to Memorize "repo"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, digital library where developers can store, access, and share their code. This is what a repo looks like.

  2. associate

    - Think of a repo as a digital filing cabinet for code. Just as you would store important documents in a filing cabinet, developers store their code in a repo.

  3. mnemonics

    - REPO: Recall Efficiently Preserve and Organize


Memorize "repo" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize repo is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.