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   Rep·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"
   • ▪ a widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic: "his knowledge of his subject earned him a reputation as an expert"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin reputatio(n-), from reputare ‘think over’ (see repute).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   • E

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   • P

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   • U

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   • T

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   • A

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   • T

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   • I

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   • O

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   • N

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