Reputation (noun)

1. The opinions or estimation in which a person or thing is held by the public or by a particular group or class.
2. The state of being held in high esteem or respect.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "character, standing"): from old french, or from latin reputatio(n-), from reputare "consider again", from re- (expressing intensive force) + putare "think".

Examples:

1. He has a good reputation.
2. She has a bad reputation.
3. The company has a reputation for quality.
4. The school has a reputation for excellence.
5. The politician has a reputation for being dishonest.