Word
reputable
Phoneticsrep·utable
US/ˈɹɛpjətəbəɫ/
UK/ɹˈɛpjuːtəbəl/
Definition
adj. having a good reputation. You use this to describe a person or business that people trust because they are honest and do good work.
adj. having a consistently positive reputation; considered to be honest, reliable, or of good quality. Often used to qualify businesses, sources, or professionals.
Examples
“You should always buy from a reputable dealer.”
“Before hiring a contractor for the renovation, she checked online reviews to ensure the company was reputable.”
“Academic researchers must ensure they cite data only from reputable journals to maintain the integrity of their own findings and avoid spreading misinformation.”
Examples
simple
“You should always buy from a reputable dealer.”
contextual
“Before hiring a contractor for the renovation, she checked online reviews to ensure the company was reputable.”
complex
“Academic researchers must ensure they cite data only from reputable journals to maintain the integrity of their own findings and avoid spreading misinformation.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.
Real-World Examples
“I’ve been unable to find a reputable source that refers to an LED as large as 0.5 mm as a Mini LED.” “He adds that the government wants to help all the reputable providers "survive", and to guard against any informal "bad competition".” “But make sure you use a good, reputable brand.”
White, meanwhile, recommends buying trade paints used by the professionals, such as Johnstone’s Trade or Dulux Trade.” Etymology
From repute + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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