REPUTATION Definition & Meaning

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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.
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favorable repute; good name:
to ruin one's reputation by misconduct.
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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

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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

ˌ��ˈ�ٲ��پ��ǲԱ��, adjective

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

��u·�ٲ�t��ǲ�·�� adjective
��-��u·�ٲ�t��ǲ� noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of reputation¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of reputation¹

C14: from Latin ��ܳ��پ�ō 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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McCartney was there to scout Lennon, who was already establishing a reputation as a riveting stage performer.

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As a state prosecutor, Yoon cemented his reputation as an explosive character who was almost obsessively guided by an innate sense of right and wrong.

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Universities that have taken the path of submission to Trump will find it very hard to regain their reputations for upholding academic freedom after he’s gone.

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“Oliver’s feigned outrage at Dr. Morley was fabricated for ratings and profits at the expense of Dr. Morley’s reputation and personal well-being.”

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But behind the scenes, Kilmer was already developing a reputation for being tough to work with.

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