repository
1 of 1noun/rɪˈpɑzɪtɔri/
Forms:repositories
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a place or collection where things are stored for safekeeping
- University archives act as the central repository for important records, papers, and data relating to the institution's history.
- Biological sample repositories help medical researchers store blood, tissue, and genetic information from study participants for future analysis.
- Art museums function as repositories, carefully preserving valuable works of art for public education and enjoyment for generations.
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a person to whom a secret is entrusted
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a burial vault (usually for some famous person)
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