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   standing

   /ˈstandɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. position, status, or reputation: "their standing in the community" Similar statusrankrankingpositionsocial positionstationlevelfootingplacereputereputationestimationstaturearchaic:conditiondegreereportseniorityrankeminenceprominenceprestigereputationgood reputationreputestatureesteemillustriousnessimportanceaccountconsequenceinfluenceweightswaydistinctionrenownnotenotabilitynoteworthinessinformal:cloutdated:mark
   • ▪ the table of scores indicating the relative positions of competitors in a sporting contest: "she heads the world championship standings"
   • 2. the length of time that something has lasted or that someone has fulfilled a role; duration: "an inter-departmental squabble of long standing" Similar durationexistencecontinuanceendurancelength of timelifevalidity
   • 3. a stall for cattle and horses.

   adjective

   • 1. (of a jump or a start in a running race) performed from rest or an upright position, without a run-up or the use of starting blocks: "I took a standing jump"
   • 2. remaining in force or use; permanent: "he has a standing invitation to visit them" Similar permanentperpetualeverlastingcontinuingabidingconstantfixedindefiniteopen-endedregularrepeatedOpposite temporaryoccasional
   • 3. (of water) stagnant or still: "standing water will also freeze in winter" Similar stagnantstillmotionlessimmobileinertlifelessdeadslackstaticstationaryOpposite flowing
   • 4. (of metal type) kept set up after use.

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   The meaning of STANDING is not yet cut or harvested. How to use standing in a sentence.

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   STANDING definition: 1. reputation, rank, or position in an area of activity, system, or organization: 2. the time for…. Learn more.

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   Standing definition: rank or status, especially with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc.. See examples of STANDING used in a sentence.

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   1. a. Remaining upright; erect. b. Not cut down: standing timber. 2. Performed or done from a standing position: a standing jump; a standing ovation. 3. Permanent and unchanging; fixed. 4. Remaining in force or use indefinitely: a standing invitation. 5. Not movable; stationary. 6. Not flowing or circulating; stagnant.

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   The word standing is used for the reputation or rank of a person or institution. The new teacher's standing will be vastly improved if he throws a pizza party once a month.

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   Definition of standing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › standingSTANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. rank or status, esp. with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc. He had little standing in the community. 2. good position, reputation, or credit. He is a merchant of standing in the community. 3. length of existence, continuance, residence, membership, experience, etc.