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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 Word Forms

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

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Word 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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Word 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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Benn has since been cleared to fight and denies intentionally doping, but the scandal has tarnished his reputation.

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Though she placed eighth, the performer — who came out as trans in 2016 — earned a reputation for her humor and energetic dance moves.

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There, she solidified her reputation for putting on a great show.

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Last week Newsom announced a lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive authority to enact international tariffs without the support of Congress, calling the president’s economic policies a “wrecking ball” to America’s global reputation.

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Warren sent a letter inquiring about Lutnick's connections to Tether ahead of Lutnick’s confirmation hearings, noting its reputation as “outlaws’ favorite cryptocurrency.”

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reputable repute

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