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reputation Definition

repu·ta·tion (rep′yo̵̅o̅ tā′s̸hən, -yə-)

noun

  1. estimation in which a person or thing is commonly held, whether favorable or not; character in the view of the public, the community, etc.; repute
  2. such estimation when favorable; good repute; good name to lose one's reputation
  3. fame; distinction
  4. the general character of being thought of as specified; name to have the reputation of being a cheat

Etymology: ME reputacioun < L reputatio < reputatus, pp. of reputare: see repute

reputation Related Forms

rep′u·ta′·tional adjective

reputation Synonyms

reputation

n.

  1. Supposed character

    estimation, repute, name, reliability, trustworthiness, respectability, dependability, credit, esteem, rep*; see also character 2, fame 2.

  2. Good name

    standing, prestige, stature, status, regard, favor, account, respect, privilege, distinction, honor, acceptability, social approval; see also admiration, honor 1.

  3. Fame

    prominence, eminence, notoriety; see fame 1.

reputation Usage Examples

Preposition: as

innovator: The Scottish banks were eager developers and purchasers of the new technology and soon acquired a reputation as innovators.

Converse of object

  • earn: They have earned a great reputation on the live circuit with their superb show.
  • establish: Founded in 1982, the practice established an international reputation in the early ' 90s with the design of the Lisson Gallery, London.
  • gain: They gained a reputation for racism, partly due to some of the odious speakers they invited to their meetings.
  • deserve: Her restaurant has earned a well deserved reputation of being one of the finest in the North West.
  • enjoy: This service however, does not enjoy the finest reputation for reliability.
  • acquire: Unfortunately within a couple of years the Nelsons acquired a reputation for poor steaming.

Preposition: for

  • excellence: Some 750 new books are added to the collection each year to maintain the library's reputation for excellence.
  • exc: Kouvalias Flying Ladybug Pull Toy: Kouvalias has a long-standing reputation for exc... Kouvalias Clicking Cricket Pull Toy: .. .
  • groundscare: Grounds Care Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd 170 years of lawn mowing excellence has given Ransomes and unrivaled reputation for quality groundscare.
  • reliability: Linksys boxes used to have a good reputation for reliability.
  • innovation: A network of external links with industry supports the course which has a strong reputation for consistent innovation.
  • honesty: Her reputation for honesty and directness, which is not false, masks an apparently artless guile.

Adjective modifier

  • enviable: The organ swiftly gained an enviable reputation for its vibrant tonal quality, most notably the fiery reed stops.
  • international: The trio have a national & international reputation for accompanying artists in the jazz & cabaret field.
  • unrivaled: The unrivaled reputation of Scotch Premier has been built on a rich heritage of Scottish farmers producing quality beef.
  • excellent: Famous Four's fully equipped workshop has gained an excellent reputation.
  • long-standing: It has a long-standing reputation for combating eczema by helping to soothe irritated skin.
  • worldwide: Our services Sense has a worldwide reputation for its expertise in working with deafblind people.

Preposition: in

tatter: Oxfam's reputation in tatters - all for a meager £ 100,000.