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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"
  2. 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.

  3. noun. the estimation in which a person or thing is held, especially by the community or the public generally; repute: a man of good reputation. Synonyms: name, regard. favorable repute; good name: to ruin one's reputation by misconduct. Synonyms: recognition, honor, esteem, renown, distinction, fame. Antonyms: disrepute.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 5 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.

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