Reputation: meaning, definitions and examples
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reputation
[ ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən ]
in business
The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something, especially by people who do not know much about them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He has a reputation for being honest and reliable.
- The company's reputation has been damaged by the recent scandal.
in personal life
The opinion that people in general have about someone or something, based on their behavior or character.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is determined to protect her reputation as a good mother.
- The city has a reputation for being a safe place to live.
in academic or professional fields
The opinion that people have about how good or bad someone or something is, based on their behavior or work.
Synonyms
credibility, esteem, reliability
Examples of usage
- The university has a reputation for excellence in research.
- The restaurant has a reputation for serving delicious food.
Translations
Translations of the word "reputation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reputação
🇮🇳 प्रतिष्ठा
🇩🇪 Ruf
🇮🇩 reputasi
🇺🇦 репутація
🇵🇱 reputacja
🇯🇵 評判 (ひょうばん)
🇫🇷 réputation
🇪🇸 reputación
🇹🇷 itibar
🇰🇷 명성
🇸🇦 سمعة
🇨🇿 reputace
🇸🇰 reputácia
🇨🇳 声誉 (shēngyù)
🇸🇮 ugled
🇮🇸 orðspor
🇰🇿 бедел
🇬🇪 რეპუტაცია
🇦🇿 nüfuz
🇲🇽 reputación
Word origin
The word 'reputation' originated from the Latin word 'reputatio', which means 'consideration' or 'esteem'. Over time, it evolved to signify the beliefs or opinions that people hold about someone or something. Reputation plays a crucial role in various aspects of life, influencing trust, credibility, and social standing.
See also: disreputable, disreputably, disrepute, reputable, reputed.