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reputation

[ rep-yuh-tey-shuhn ]

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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
a favorable and publicly recognized name or standing for merit, achievement, reliability, etc.:
to build up a reputation.
the estimation or name of being, having, having done, etc., something specified:
He has the reputation of being a shrewd businessman.

reputation

/ ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən /

noun

the estimation in which a person or thing is generally held; opinion
a high opinion generally held about a person or thing; esteem
notoriety or fame, esp for some specified characteristic
have a reputation
to be known or notorious, esp for promiscuity, excessive drinking, or the like

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Derived Forms

ˌrepuˈtationless, adjective

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Other Words From

repu·tation·al adjective
self-repu·tation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reputation¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English reputacioun, from Latin reputātiōn-, stem of reputātiō “computation, consideration,” from reputāt(us) “computed, considered” (past participle of reputāre “to compute, consider”; repute ) + -iō -ion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reputation¹

C14: from Latin reputātiō a reckoning, from reputāre 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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Example Sentences

But the poor reputation could hurt the company’s bottom line, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Consequently, Trump seems like a real leader and armed with that reputation, he has literally bent the arc of history toward injustice.

From Salon

High profile announcements about job cuts at universities could affect the sector's reputation, the head of Wales' new universities watchdog says.

From BBC

He accused officials of "fiddling while Rome burns" and added: "Sorry but I'm on a mission. Dyson knows what he's doing and won't risk his global brand reputation delivering dodgy ventilators."

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From the point of view of his reputation within the sport, Russell has to come out on top.

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Related Words

reputable repute

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