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reputation

[ rep-yuh-tey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the estimation in which a person or thing is held, especially by the community or the public generally; repute:

    a man of good reputation.

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  2. favorable repute; good name:

    to ruin one's reputation by misconduct.

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  3. a favorable and publicly recognized name or standing for merit, achievement, reliability, etc.:

    to build up a reputation.

  4. the estimation or name of being, having, having done, etc., something specified:

    He has the reputation of being a shrewd businessman.



reputation

/ ˌɛʊˈٱɪʃə /

noun

  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈٲپDzԱ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • u·ٲtDz· adjective
  • -u·ٲtDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reputation1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English reputacioun, from Latin ܳپō-, stem of ܳپō “computation, consideration,” from ܳ(ܲ) “computed, considered” (past participle of ܳ “to compute, consider”; repute ) + -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reputation1

C14: from Latin ܳپō a reckoning, from ܳ to calculate, meditate; see repute
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Synonym Study

Reputation, character are often confused. Reputation, however, is the word which refers to the position one occupies or the standing that one has in the opinion of others, in respect to attainments, integrity, and the like: a fine reputation; a reputation for honesty. Character is the combination of moral and other traits which make one the kind of person one actually is (as contrasted with what others think of one): Honesty is an outstanding trait of his character. See credit.
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Kneecap's reputation grew in 2024 with the release of a film, also called Kneecap, which presented a semi-fictional, and often hilarious, account of their rise to fame.

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“That’s very important, to keep our reputation not only as a soccer player but as Japanese,” he said.

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He is seeking damages, alleging his reputation was damaged.

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Jiggly’s time on “Drag Race” had a rocky start but she earned a reputation for her raunchy humor and dynamic dance moves.

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Analysts warn the incident may affect the retailer's reputation.

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