The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ITERATIONS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ITERATIONS
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The straight part
We know that "Repeats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case repeats = iterations.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ITERATIONS mean?
ITERATIONS noun- Recital or performance a second time; repetition.
- A variation or version.
- The use of repetition in a computer program, especially in the form of a loop.
- A single repetition of the code within such a repetitive process.