reputation

The opinion people have of someone or something based on past behavior or experiences.

• The school has a good reputation.
• That mistake damaged his reputation.
• The restaurant earned a reputation for serving fresh fish.

How to use it: reputation for something (The hotel has a reputation for excellent service.); reputation as something (She has a reputation as a careful researcher.)

Similar words: name, standing

Common phrases: good reputation, damage a reputation, reputation for something, reputation as something