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reputation
[rep-yuh-tey-shuhn]
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: ,favorable repute; good name.
to ruin one's reputation by misconduct.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms: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
/ ˌɛʊˈٱɪʃə /
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
to be known or notorious, esp for promiscuity, excessive drinking, or the like
Other 51Թ Forms
- reputational adjective
- self-reputation noun
- ˌˈٲپDzԱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of reputation1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of reputation1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It handily does what a museum retrospective should do, securing the artist’s reputation.
It protects a family’s reputation, but it can also stifle openness.
An expert in reputation management says reports of the feud have begun to affect the family's public image, noting press coverage of the Beckhams has taken on a more soap-opera-like tone.
For decades, the summer squash has earned a bad reputation for being abundant, rather too abundant.
The changes are said by critics to "risk further contributing to the erosion of the FIA's reputation for competent and transparent governance" under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
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When To Use
A reputation is the opinion people or a wider community have of a person, group of people, company, or similar, as in The restaurant had a reputation for slow service but excellent food.A reputation is also someone’s favorable standing in the community, as in Stella protected her business’s reputation by always giving excellent customer service.A reputation also means being known for something. In this sense, you can have a good reputation or a bad one, as in Hanging around with violent gangs will get you a reputation.Note that reputation is different from character. Your reputation is what other people think of you, while your character is your internal qualities. A reputation is often about perception, which means it’s not always factual. Knowing where a reputation comes from can help you determine if it’s deserved or not.Example: The university had a reputation for turning out influential artists.
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