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reputation

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    The general opinion that people have about someone or something, based on their experiences or the information they have.

    - "He has a good reputation in the business world."
    - "The restaurant has built up a good reputation over the years."
  • noun

    The state of being trusted and respected by a particular group of people.

    - "She has earned a reputation as an excellent teacher."
    - "The company has a reputation for producing high-quality products."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/



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Synonyms

name
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reputation
reputable , deputable , putable , uttable
Variants
List of all variants of reputation that leads to same result
reputation , reputational , reputations , acquire a reputation , live up to her reputation , live up to his reputation , live up to one's reputation , live up to their reputation
Forms
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reputations, reputed, reputing, reputable


Etymology
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From Old French reputacion, from reputer, to repute, estimate, consider, from re- 'back' + putare 'account, estimate'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'reputation' contains the word 'put' which means 'to place'.

  2. In ancient Rome, a person's reputation was represented by a wax figure that was displayed in the forum.


Related Concepts
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  1. status: Reputation is closely related to an individual or group's status in society.

  2. trust: Reputation is built on trust and can be easily damaged by a breach of trust.


Culture
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In literature, reputation is often used to explore themes of honor, trust, and gossip. In art, it can be represented through portraits or symbols of status. In music, it can be expressed through lyrics about fame, success, or infamy.

How to Memorize "reputation"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people talking about someone or something, with positive or negative expressions on their faces.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reputation' with the words 'trust', 'respect', and 'status'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Respected, Trusted, Understood: Reputation'.


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