/ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃən/
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Translation
What people generally think and say about a person or thing; a good or bad name.
Word origin
From Latin reputatio, from reputare, meaning to think over or reckon up.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- reputare
- English cognates
- reputable
Grammar
Gender
Pluralreputations
Examples
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"A reputation for" something means people know it for that.
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A reputation takes years to build and a day to lose.
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People there think and say bad things about him.
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