Reputation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of reputation

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

Example Sentences

A1 She has a good reputation for always being on time.

A2 His reputation as a reliable worker helped him get the promotion.

B1 The company's reputation took a hit after the product recall.

B2 Building a strong reputation in the industry requires consistent effort and quality work.

C1 Her reputation as a thought leader in the field is well-deserved.

C2 The company's reputation for innovation has made it a leader in the market.

adjective reputable (having a good reputation) or disreputable (having a bad reputation)

Example Sentences

A1 She has a good reputation for always being on time.

A2 The restaurant has a reputation for serving delicious food.

B1 The company's reputation for quality products has helped them expand globally.

B2 The scientist's reputation as a leading expert in the field is well-deserved.

C1 The author's reputation as a literary genius is undisputed.

C2 The artist's reputation for pushing boundaries in the art world is legendary.

Examples of reputation in a Sentence

formal The company's reputation for quality products has attracted many loyal customers.

informal I heard that restaurant has a great reputation for their delicious food.

slang She's always trying to protect her rep by staying out of drama.

figurative His reputation as a troublemaker precedes him wherever he goes.

Grammatical Forms of reputation

past tense

reputed

plural

reputations

comparative

more reputable

superlative

most reputable

present tense

reputes

future tense

will reputate

perfect tense

have reputed

continuous tense

is reputing

singular

reputation

positive degree

reputable

infinitive

to reputate

gerund

reputing

participle

reputed

Origin and Evolution of reputation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'reputation' originated from the Latin word 'reputatio', which means 'consideration' or 'esteem'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reputation' has evolved to encompass not just how someone is considered or esteemed by others, but also their overall standing or character in the eyes of the public.