noun

reputation

reputation, standing

The company has a good reputation.

The company has a good reputation.

His reputation was ruined by the scandal.

His reputation was ruined by the scandal.

She has a reputation for being honest.

She has a reputation for being honest.

a reputation for ((-ing/sth.)) a known characteristic for (sth.) The hotel has a reputation for excellent service.

to have a ((good/bad)) reputation to be known as (good/bad) The new restaurant has a good reputation.

Synonyms: standing, character, name; Antonyms: disrepute, infamy

From Latin 'reputationem', meaning 'consideration, a thinking over'. From 'reputare' (to think over).

Your 'reputation' is what people 'repeatedly think' about you.

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