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| rep·u·ta·tion [ rèppyə táysh'n ] (plural rep·u·ta·tions) |
noun |
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1. general opinions: the views that are generally held about somebody or something
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2. good opinion: a high opinion that people hold about somebody or something
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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.
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| [14th century. < Latin reputation- "consideration" < reputare (see repute)] |