Definition of: reputation

(rep′yə·ta′shən) noun
1. The general estimation in which a person or thing is held by others, especially by a community; repute, either good or bad.
2. The state of being in high regard or esteem; good repute: to ruin one's reputation.
3. A particular credit or character ascribed to a person or thing: usually with for: a reputation for honesty. See synonyms under CHARACTER, FAME. [<L reputatio, -onis <reputatus. pp. of reputare be reputed. See REPUTE.]