From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpublic imagepublic imageCHARACTER OF somethingthe public image of a famous person or organization is the character or attitudes that most people think they havepublic image of attempts to improve the public image of the police → public
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public of• It was widely agreed that the episode had damaged the public image of Congress and had discredited the confirmation process.• During the 1950s the public image of science was altogether more positive; science was providing solutions to society's greatest needs.• The public image of telecommuting has been dominated by cottage cuteness.• Telephonists, receptionists, porters as well as professional staff are the people who create the public image of the local service.• Attempts were made to improve the public image of the police.• CiB Marriott studentship Concerns over the public image of the profession and science of chemistry are growing. 