the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
to have a good/bad reputation
to build/earn a reputation
reputation as something She soon established a reputation as a first-class cook.
reputation for something The company enjoys an international reputation for quality of design.
a politician with a reputation for honesty
reputation for doing something I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late.
reputation of being something He has the reputation of being a hard worker.
to damage/tarnish/ruin somebody’s reputation
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected).
by reputation She is, by reputation, very difficult to please.