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reputation

/rɛpjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
1 The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
1.1 A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.

Origin
Middle English: from Latin reputatio(n-), from reputare ‘think over’ (see repute).

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Joe valued his reputation, though he was only aware of it through his friends. Those beyond his sphere had quite a different opinion.

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