meaning of "is said to be"

[Abraaocoutinho]

I'd like to get some help about the meaning of the expression "(...) is said to be (...)" in the following sentence, for exemple:
- Dr. Hollywood is said to be the best surgeon in the matter of plastic surgery.

thanks.
regards, Abraão.

[Mister Micawber]

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'Is said to be' = 'is rumoured to be'; 'it is generally thought that'.
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[Abraaocoutinho]

That's just what I thought about it.
Thanks for confirming it to me.

[Jctgf]

''is considered''?
thanks.

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, 'is considered (to be)' also.
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who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber