Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 42.