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