karma

1. (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.Examples: "‘We are all part of a circle of karma. We will be rewarded for the good deeds of our forefathers, and pay the price for their sins.’"HinduismJainismSikhismcountableuncountable

2. (uncommon) A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere.Examples: "That means everything from lighting to the vibes, the karma of the room."; "How many times when you have been in a bar have you felt that a confrontation was building up, even without extensive verbal exchanges? Sometimes you can feel the karma or energy of a place change, and you should not ignore that"; "On the way to Lancaster, which was about an hour and a half from Philly, John felt the karma."countableuncommonuncountable

3. (Internet) A score assigned to a user or post on some discussion forums, indicating popularity or perceived value.Internetcountableuncountable