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Repositories

Verb / ri:ˈpɑ:zʌˌtɔ:ri:z / Another word for repositories — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Repositories are places where things can be stored and retrieved later, especially collections of data or records.

Synonyms & similar words

depository repository secretary monument depositary deposit storehouse warehouse depository vault archive cache reservoir stockpile collection stock hoard store depot magazine armory arsenal dock bank safe

Example sentences

  1. The museum has a repository of ancient artifacts.
  2. The government has a repository of important documents.
  3. The company has a repository of customer information.
  4. The university has a repository of research papers.
  5. The hospital has a repository of medical records.

Quotes

  • Libraries are not made, they grow. Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one. ~ Augustine Birrell
  • Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill. ~ Barbara W. Tuchman
  • A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life. ~ Henry Ward Beecher

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