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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"
1. a. : overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general. b. : recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability. has the reputation of being clever. 2. : a place in public esteem or regard : good name. trying to protect his reputation. reputational. ˌre-pyə-ˈtā-shnəl. -shə-nᵊl. adjective. Did you know?
the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character: The company has a worldwide reputation for quality. She has the reputation of being a good doctor.
Reputation definition: the estimation in which a person or thing is held, especially by the community or the public generally; repute. See examples of REPUTATION used in a sentence.
the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behavior or character: The company has a worldwide reputation for quality. She has the reputation of being a good doctor.
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.
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.
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.
reputation noun. Meaning & use. 1.a. c1390–. The condition, quality, or fact of being highly regarded or esteemed; credit, fame, distinction; respectability, good report. Recorded earliest in of reputation at Phrases P.1. c1390 (?c1350) Rihtwys men in þis liuyng Schul not beo of reputacioun, But raþur euer beo put adoun.
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.
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.