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Definition of reputation

reputation

/ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/
rep · u · ta · tion
Plural:reputations
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Adjective:reputational
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• noun

1

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.

Example

"The restaurant quickly built a strong reputation for serving fresh, locally sourced seafood."

2

A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic or excels in a specific area.

Example

"The professor has a reputation for being demanding yet fair with her students."

3

The state of being held in high esteem or favorable regard by the public; good name or distinction.

Example

"An ethical scandal of that magnitude could ruin a company's hard-won reputation overnight."

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• Rhymes for reputation

• Nearby Words

reputability
reputable
reputably
reputation
reputational
repute
reputed

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French reputation, from Latin reputationem ('a reckoning, consideration, or reflection'), a noun of action from reputare ('to reckon or think over'), combining re- ('again, over') and putare ('to reckon, judge, or think').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reputation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reputation
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