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Mikael Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Reputation for/of being

She has the reputation for being a good doctor
She has the reputation of being a good doctor

Do they have the same meaning?
  

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Yes. Both "for" and "of" can be used. "For" seems to me to be used more often when a noun follows, and "of" used when an adjective follows.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Yes.
  • Both "for" and "of" can be used.
  • "For" seems to me to be used more often when a noun follows, and "of" used when an adjective follows.
  • He has a reputation of being very smart (adjective).
  • He has a reputation for having excellent judgement.
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Yes. Both "for" and "of" can be used. "For" seems to me to be used more often when a noun follows, and "of" used when an adjective follows.
He has a reputation of being very smart (adjective).
He has a reputation for having excellent judgement. (noun)
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AlpheccaStarsYes. Both "for" and "of" can be used. "For" seems to me to be used more often when a noun follows, and "of" used when an adjective follows.
He has a reputation of being very smart (adjective).
He has a reputation for having excellent judgement. (noun)

OK, I got it. Thanks!
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