Reputation: meaning, definitions and examples

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reputation

 

[ ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən ]

Context #1 | Noun

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

character, standing, status

Examples of usage

  • He has a reputation for being honest and reliable.
  • The company's reputation has been damaged by the recent scandal.
Context #2 | Noun

in personal life

The opinion that people in general have about someone or something, based on their behavior or character.

Synonyms

fame, image, repute

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,968, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.