Rĕp'ū-ta'tion, n.
n. [Fr. réputation, Lat. reputatio. See REPUTE, v. t.]
Sense 1. The condition in which one is reputed to be; the estimation in which one is held; the character attributed to a person, thing, or action.
The best evidence of reputation is a man's whole life. Amos.
Sense 2. Favorable regard; public esteem; general credit; good name.
I see my reputation is at stake. Shak.
Synonyms—Credit; repute; regard; estimation; esteem; honor; fame.