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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/

Korean meaning: 평판, 명성

Korean pronunciation: 레퓨**테이**션

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

reputation concept
💡 Concept

the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootput
Suffix--ation

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시 생각해보다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 '사람들이 반복적으로 생각하는 것', 즉 평판이라는 뜻이 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

stationnationcreationvacation
station
nation
creation
vacation

🔗Collocations

good reputation
build a reputation
damage one's reputation
reputation for quality
stellar reputation
tarnish reputation
solid reputation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“After the scandal, the politician's reputation went down the drain faster than a smartphone in a toilet.”

😄 Fun example

“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.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

famestandingprestigeimagestatus

Antonyms

disreputeinfamydisgrace

Related

charactercredibilityhonoresteemregard

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