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    reputation
    /ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something: "his reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery"

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  2. 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. His reputation was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.

  3. The meaning of REPUTATION is overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general. How to use reputation in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. Reputation definition: the estimation in which a person or thing is held, especially by the community or the public generally; repute. See examples of REPUTATION used in a sentence.

  5. the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behavior or character: The company has a worldwide reputation for quality. She has the reputation of being a good doctor. His reputation was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. From Longman Business Dictionary reputation rep‧u‧ta‧tion / ˌrepjəˈteɪʃ ə n / noun [countable] the opinion people have of something or someone, based on what has happened in the past The firm has a very good reputation. A lengthy legal battle would damage the reputation of both sides. reputation for/as The hotel has a good ...