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