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- DictionaryRep·u·ta·tion/ˌrepyəˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something: "his reputation was tarnished by allegations that he had taken bribes"
Your reputation is the general belief or opinion that other people have about you. If you are considered trustworthy and kind, you have a good reputation. Reputation comes from the Latin word reputationem, which means "consideration." It's how people consider, or label, you — good or bad.
noun. /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past. to have a good/bad reputation. to build/earn a reputation. reputation as something She soon established a reputation as a first-class cook.
the opinion that people have about someone or something based on their behaviour or character in the past: Both hotels have a good reputation. He has a reputation for efficiency. Fewer examples. Judge Tucker has a reputation for taking a hard line on criminals. He tried to redeem his reputation by working extra hard.
2 days ago · noun. 1. the estimation in which a person or thing is held, esp. by the community or the public generally; repute. a man of good reputation. 2. favorable repute; good name. to ruin one's reputation by misconduct. 3. a favorable and publicly recognized name or standing for merit, achievement, reliability, etc.
reputation noun. Meaning & use. Expand. The condition, quality, or fact of being highly regarded or… Expand. The general opinion or estimate of a person's character or… Expand. † Opinion, supposition; (also) the opinion or view of a… Expand. of reputation. Expand. in reputation. 1.a. c1390–.
Apr 15, 2024 · Noun [ edit] reputation ( countable and uncountable, plural reputations) What somebody or something is known for. Synonyms [ edit] name. Derived terms [ edit] reputational. reputation economy. your reputation precedes you. Derived terms [ edit] reputation management. Related terms [ edit] repute.
1. the estimation in which a person or thing is generally held; opinion. 2. a high opinion generally held about a person or thing; esteem. 3. notoriety or fame, esp for some specified characteristic. 4. have a reputation to be known or notorious, esp for promiscuity, excessive drinking, or the like.
