Main Entry: rep·u·ta·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌre-pyə-ˈtā-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English reputacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin reputation-, reputatio consideration, from reputare

Date: 14th century

1 a : overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general b : recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability <has the reputation of being clever>
2 : a place in public esteem or regard : good name <trying to protect his reputation>

— rep·u·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective