reputation
Translation
reputation, standing
Examples
The company has a good reputation.
The company has a good reputation.
He has a reputation for being lazy.
He has a reputation for being lazy.
Grammar Patterns
a reputation for (sth./-ing) to have a particular opinion held about you The company has a reputation for quality.
a reputation as (a/an + noun) to be known as a certain type of person/thing She has a reputation as a tough negotiator.
Similar Words
Synonyms: standing, character, name; Antonyms: disrepute
Etymology
From Latin 'reputatio' (consideration), from 're-' (again) + 'putare' (to think).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-put-ation' – what people 'repeatedly put' as your character or name.