Public estimation is the opinion or estimation of the public about a person, thing, or event. It is also known as public opinion or repute. The term public estimation can be broken down into two crossword solutions: repute (6 letters) and REP (3 letters). Repute is a noun that means the general estimation in which a person or thing is held by the public. REP is a shortened form of reputation, which is the opinion that people in general have about someone or something.