Reputation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word reputation
Brit.  |repjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word reputation

noun

- the state of being held in high esteem and honor (syn: repute)
- notoriety for some particular characteristic
his reputation for promiscuity
- the general estimation that the public has for a person (syn: report)
he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing

Extra examples

He has earned a reputation as a first-class playwright.

Poor customer service has ruined the company's reputation.

He had the reputation of being a heavy drinker.

That judge has a reputation for being fair.

Judge Kelso has a reputation for being strict but fair.

In her last job she acquired a reputation as a troublemaker.

His approach had won him a reputation as a tough manager.

The service at Heron Lodge failed to live up to its reputation (=be as good or bad as people say it is).

She established a reputation as a hard worker.

This news will undoubtedly damage the governor's reputation.

He's trying to repair his damaged reputation.

He tried to limit the damage to his reputation by blaming other people.

She's concerned about the risk of injury to her reputation.

...the politician's reputation was permanently bloodied by the rumors of corruption...

The company is coasting on its good reputation.

Word forms

noun
singular: reputation
plural: reputations
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