Reputability: meaning, definitions and examples
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reputability
[ rɛpjuːtəˈbɪləti ]
academic context
Reputability refers to the quality of being trustworthy or having a good reputation. It is often used in discussions about the reliability and respectability of sources, organizations, or individuals. A high level of reputability indicates that an entity is recognized and trusted in their field.
Synonyms
credibility, reliability, trustworthiness.
Examples of usage
- The reputability of the journal is widely acknowledged.
- In academic research, the reputability of your sources is crucial.
- This institution is known for its reputability in the scientific community.
Translations
Translations of the word "reputability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reputabilidade
🇮🇳 प्रतिष्ठा
🇩🇪 Reputabilität
🇮🇩 reputabilitas
🇺🇦 репутаційність
🇵🇱 reputacyjność
🇯🇵 評判性
🇫🇷 réputabilité
🇪🇸 reputabilidad
🇹🇷 itibar edilebilirlik
🇰🇷 신뢰성
🇸🇦 السمعة
🇨🇿 reputabilita
🇸🇰 reputabilita
🇨🇳 信誉性
🇸🇮 reputabilnost
🇮🇸 málefnaleiki
🇰🇿 репутация
🇬🇪 რეიტინგის
🇦🇿 reputabilite
🇲🇽 reputabilidad
Etymology
The term 'reputability' emerged in English in the early 19th century, deriving from the root 'repute,' which comes from the Latin word 'reputare,' meaning 'to think over' or 'to consider.' The concept of reputation has been central to social and professional interactions for centuries, influencing how individuals and organizations are perceived by others. The addition of '-ability' to 'repute' forms a noun that emphasizes the state or quality of having a reputation. As society became more interconnected and information more widely disseminated, the importance of reputability increased, particularly in academic, business, and online contexts. The term is now frequently used to assess the reliability of information sources, emphasizing the need for integrity and trustworthiness.