noun, technical - information used to authenticate a user, such as a username and password, that allows access to a system or service
noun - the reputation or status that someone has based on their past achievements, qualifications, or experience, particularly in a professional context
adjective - having a thin, bony, or sharp-angled appearance
verb - to make a false and damaging statement about someone, with the intent to harm their reputation
verb, formal - to form an opinion or reach a conclusion based on incomplete or limited information; to make an educated guess or assumption without having full evidence