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reputation

rep·u·ta·tion [ rèppyə táysh'n ] (plural rep·u·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. general opinions: the views that are generally held about somebody or something

2. good opinion: a high opinion that people hold about somebody or something

3. something that somebody is known for: the generally accepted estimation of somebody or something as having particular qualities or attributes
The new manager has a reputation for being a stickler for details.

[14th century. < Latin reputation- "consideration" < reputare (see repute)]
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