# Segment repetition in X12 EDI"
Source: https://www.stedi.com/docs/edi-platform/edi-essentials/x12/segments/segment-repetition-in-x12-edi

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title: Segment repetition in X12 EDI"
sidebarTitle: "Segments - Repetition"
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Sometimes a [segment](https://www.stedi.com/edi/x12-008010/segment) in a transaction set can be repeated. This usually shows up in implementation guides as the `Max Use` of a segment.

* `1` means that the segment cannot be repeated.
* `>1` means that the segment can be repeated an infinite number of times.
* Any other number means the segment can be repeated at most that number of times.

The X12 standard defines the repetition for each segment, but your trading partner may deviate from the standard in their implementation guide to suit their business needs. In that case, you should follow the implementation guide.