reputation

noun
UK: /ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/

  1. The general opinion that people have about someone or something.

    1. The restaurant has a good reputation for fine food. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a reputation as a talented and dedicated professional in her field. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being held in high esteem and honor.

    1. He worked hard to build a reputation for honesty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's reputation for innovation has made it a leader in the industry. [ ] [ ]

  3. A widespread belief about a particular person or thing.

    1. The town has a reputation for being quiet and peaceful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite its reputation, the film was actually quite enjoyable to watch. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

standing fame image credit character renown prestige repute name

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reputation" in English means: The general opinion that people have about someone or something., The state of being held in high esteem and honor., A widespread belief about a particular person or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "reputation" is /ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reputation": standing, fame, image, credit, character, renown, prestige, repute, name.

Example usage of "reputation": "The restaurant has a good reputation for fine food.". More examples on the page.