reputation — the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After the scandal, the politician's reputation went down the drain faster than a smartphone in a toilet.
- She has a reputation for being late to everything, including her own birthday party.
- The company's reputation for innovation attracts top talent from around the world.
reputation
NOUN[/ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/]
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, the word originated from the concept of 'thinking again' or 'reconsidering'. It evolved to mean 'what people repeatedly think about someone', ultimately becoming the modern sense of public esteem or opinion regarding a person's character.
Breakdown
re- (again) + putare (to think, consider) + -ation (noun suffix forming abstract nouns). The prefix and root combine to express the idea of repeated consideration by others.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the scandal, the politician's reputation went down the drain faster than a smartphone in a toilet.”
“She has a reputation for being late to everything, including her own birthday party.”
“The company's reputation for innovation attracts top talent from around the world.”
“His reputation as a tough negotiator preceded him into every business meeting.”
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