What Does Repository Mean?

The word Repository can refer to a central place where data can be stored or maintained, the term Repository can also refer to a certain place which is specifically used to store digital data, it can refer to a site where e-prints are situated. Repository also means a place where many multiple databases or files are located which is later used for distribution over a specific network. It can also refer to a computer location which is directly accessible to the user without him searching or logging on to the entire network.

In short Repository means a place where anything is stored which can later be used again.