reputation reputation /ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. () The state of being held in high esteem and honor  ( repute , reputation )
   the state of being held in high esteem and honor
     His stellar reputation made him a sought-after consultant.
   His stellar reputation made him a sought-after consultant.
   
2. () Notoriety for some particular characteristic  ( reputation )
   notoriety for some particular characteristic
    His reputation for promiscuity
   his reputation for promiscuity
   
3. The general estimation that the public has for a person  ( report , reputation )
   the general estimation that the public has for a person
    He acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing
   he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing
    He was a person of bad report
   he was a person of bad report