n.
Pronunciation: ˌ re-py ə - ' t ā -sh ə n
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 \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective