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bpo-28240: timeit: Update repeat() doc #7419

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Update also docstrings: default 3 => default 5
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Expand Up @@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ Where the following options are understood:

.. cmdoption:: -r N, --repeat=N

how many times to repeat the timer (default 3)
how many times to repeat the timer (default 5)

.. cmdoption:: -s S, --setup=S

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:func:`default_timer` measurements can be affected by other programs running on
the same machine, so the best thing to do when accurate timing is necessary is
to repeat the timing a few times and use the best time. The :option:`-r`
option is good for this; the default of 3 repetitions is probably enough in
option is good for this; the default of 5 repetitions is probably enough in
most cases. You can use :func:`time.process_time` to measure CPU time.

.. note::
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