Noun: reputation ,re-pyu'tey-shun
- The general estimation that the public has for a person
"he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing";
- report
- The state of being held in high esteem and honour
"The scientist was of good reputation in the academic community";
- repute
- Notoriety for some particular characteristic
"his reputation for promiscuity"
Derived forms: reputations
See also: disreputable, reputable
Type of: estimate, estimation, honor [US], honour [Brit, Cdn], ill fame, laurels, notoriety
Antonym: discredit
Encyclopedia: Reputation