Reputation
noun
What people think of someone or something.
He has a reputation for being very reliable.
Often appears as...
- build a reputation
- damage one's reputation
noun
The opinion that people have about what someone or something is like, based on what has happened in the past.
The organization has a reputation for professionalism in its approach.
Often appears as...
- earn a reputation
- uphold one's reputation
Usage tips
Business
noun
What people think of someone or something.
He has a reputation for being very reliable.
Often appears as...
- build a reputation
- damage one's reputation
noun
The opinion that people have about what someone or something is like, based on what has happened in the past.
The organization has a reputation for professionalism in its approach.
Often appears as...
- earn a reputation
- uphold one's reputation
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Reputation can be subjective, based on individual opinions rather than facts.
Despite the rumors, her reputation among her friends remained positive.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Different cultures may value certain traits differently, affecting reputation.
His reputation for punctuality improved after he moved to Japan.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Change
Reputation can change over time with new actions or information.
The chef's reputation improved after the restaurant won an award.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Reputation can be subjective, based on individual opinions rather than facts.
Despite the rumors, her reputation among her friends remained positive.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Different cultures may value certain traits differently, affecting reputation.
His reputation for punctuality improved after he moved to Japan.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Change
Reputation can change over time with new actions or information.
The chef's reputation improved after the restaurant won an award.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Reputation can be subjective, based on individual opinions rather than facts.
Despite the rumors, her reputation among her friends remained positive.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Different cultures may value certain traits differently, affecting reputation.
His reputation for punctuality improved after he moved to Japan.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Change
Reputation can change over time with new actions or information.
The chef's reputation improved after the restaurant won an award.
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Video examples
The difference between...
trying to improve the situation that exists for you, I think that's success, and I don't think others can judge that; it's like character and reputation -- your reputation is what you're perceived to be; your character is what you really are. And I think that character is much more important than what you are perceived to be.
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
Now, I knew this place had a reputation for sinking ships and grounding planes, and while I was out there floating, I started to get a little bit nervous. Actually, I was totally freaking out -- -- and I was borderline hypothermic, and my friends eventually had to help me out of the water.
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What does an alien look...
and they look a lot like these microbial tubules we also study impact craters these are observed on every planetary body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very destructive reputation but they actually
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How Tough is the African...
respect for african buffaloes the very same personality traits that earned them that reputation of being ill-tempered bad-natured dangerous animals are the same traits that mean they are also unbelievably resilient animals the number of times i've either seen
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Would You Eat Bull...
and he's ready to welcome this guests among them are the leaders of Taiwan's premier keulen Area associations men and women who can make or break a chef's reputation even for these experts this meal will be a rare treat most of them
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Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
in this episode i discover why snow leopards have earned the reputation of being the phantom of the mountains and i learned how camera traps and skilled wildlife rangers have become the eyes and ears of snow leopard
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The price of shame PIPE...
to a publicly humiliated one, worldwide. I was patient zero of losing a personal reputation on a global scale almost instantaneously. This rush to judgment, enabled by technology,
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Do we really need...
Chemical pesticides may never shake their controversial reputation, but with their help, we can ensure that agricultural catastrophes stay firmly in our past.
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Killer Ant Swarm...
to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid despite the ant's formidable reputation most farmers value their role as pest
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World’s Grumpiest Cat I...
only one hunting three by a palace's cat is successful no wonder he has the reputation of being the grumpiest cat in the world
Video examples
The difference between...
trying to improve the situation that exists for you, I think that's success, and I don't think others can judge that; it's like character and reputation -- your reputation is what you're perceived to be; your character is what you really are. And I think that character is much more important than what you are perceived to be.
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
Now, I knew this place had a reputation for sinking ships and grounding planes, and while I was out there floating, I started to get a little bit nervous. Actually, I was totally freaking out -- -- and I was borderline hypothermic, and my friends eventually had to help me out of the water.
Video examples
What does an alien look...
and they look a lot like these microbial tubules we also study impact craters these are observed on every planetary body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very destructive reputation but they actually
Video examples
How Tough is the African...
respect for african buffaloes the very same personality traits that earned them that reputation of being ill-tempered bad-natured dangerous animals are the same traits that mean they are also unbelievably resilient animals the number of times i've either seen
Video examples
Would You Eat Bull...
and he's ready to welcome this guests among them are the leaders of Taiwan's premier keulen Area associations men and women who can make or break a chef's reputation even for these experts this meal will be a rare treat most of them
Video examples
Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
in this episode i discover why snow leopards have earned the reputation of being the phantom of the mountains and i learned how camera traps and skilled wildlife rangers have become the eyes and ears of snow leopard
Video examples
The price of shame PIPE...
to a publicly humiliated one, worldwide. I was patient zero of losing a personal reputation on a global scale almost instantaneously. This rush to judgment, enabled by technology,
Video examples
Do we really need...
Chemical pesticides may never shake their controversial reputation, but with their help, we can ensure that agricultural catastrophes stay firmly in our past.
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid despite the ant's formidable reputation most farmers value their role as pest
Video examples
World’s Grumpiest Cat I...
only one hunting three by a palace's cat is successful no wonder he has the reputation of being the grumpiest cat in the world
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Quote examples
Norman Schwarzkopf
American General
I may have made my reputation as a general in the Army, and I'm very proud of that. But I've always felt that I was more than one-dimensional. I'd like to think I'm a caring human being.
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Jocko Willink
American
I remember, when I was a young guy in the SEAL teams, I was very afraid of making mistakes and looking stupid or doing dumb things and getting a bad reputation.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
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John D. Rockefeller
American Businessman
The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit... a reputation, character.
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Thomas Paine
English Activist
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
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Elbert Hubbard
American Writer
Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street.
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Dwight L. Moody
American Clergyman
If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of me.
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John Wooden
American Coach
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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Anthony J. D'Angelo
American Writer
Build your reputation by helping other people build theirs.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.
Quote examples
Norman Schwarzkopf
American General
I may have made my reputation as a general in the Army, and I'm very proud of that. But I've always felt that I was more than one-dimensional. I'd like to think I'm a caring human being.
Quote examples
Jocko Willink
American
I remember, when I was a young guy in the SEAL teams, I was very afraid of making mistakes and looking stupid or doing dumb things and getting a bad reputation.
Quote examples
Abraham Lincoln
American President
Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
Quote examples
John D. Rockefeller
American Businessman
The most important thing for a young man is to establish a credit... a reputation, character.
Quote examples
Thomas Paine
English Activist
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
Quote examples
Elbert Hubbard
American Writer
Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street.
Quote examples
Dwight L. Moody
American Clergyman
If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of me.
Quote examples
John Wooden
American Coach
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
Quote examples
Anthony J. D'Angelo
American Writer
Build your reputation by helping other people build theirs.
Quote examples
Euripides
Greek Poet
Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.
Example 1 of 10
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