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   status

   /ˈsteɪtəs/

   noun

   • 1. relative social or professional position; standing: "an improvement in the status of women" Similar standingrankrankingpositionsocial positionstationlevelfootingplacereputereputationestimationstaturearchaic:conditiondegreereport
   • ▪ high rank or social standing: "those who enjoy wealth and status" Similar prestigekudoscachetstandingstatureprestigiousnessreputationrepute(good) nameregardfamenoterenownhonouresteemestimationimageaccountrankcharactercelebrityimportanceprominenceconsequenceclassdistinctionlaurelsinfluenceweightauthoritysupremacyeminencesuperioritymanaizzatinformal:clout
   • ▪ the official classification given to a person, country, or organization, determining their rights or responsibilities: "the duchy had been elevated to the status of a principality"
   • 2. the situation at a particular time during a process: "an update on the status of the bill"
   • ▪ a posting on a social networking website that indicates a user's current situation, state of mind, or opinion about something: "when I updated my status on Facebook yesterday I said I was 'seeking a sense of purpose'"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘stature, height’): from Latin, literally ‘standing’, from stare ‘to stand’.

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   The meaning of STATUS is position or rank in relation to others. How to use status in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of status in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STATUS definition: 1. an accepted or official position, especially in a social group: 2. the amount of respect…. Learn more.

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   Status definition: the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing. See examples of STATUS used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstatus noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Check pronunciation: status. Definition of status noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   status. If someone wants to know the status of something, they want to know what condition it's in, where it is, or how much progress it's made. You've probably checked the status of your flight to see if it's on time or delayed.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTATUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Status is the importance and respect that someone has among the public or a particular group.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTATUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   STATUS definition: 1. the position that you have in relation to other people because of your job or social position…. Learn more.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › statusStatus Definition - YourDictionary

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   Status Definition. Position; rank; standing. High status. Condition or position with regard to law. The status of a minor. High position; prestige. Seeking status. State or condition, as of affairs. Economic status.

10. www.wordsmyth.netDefinition of STATUS

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    Definition of status. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › statusstatus - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    status /ˈsteɪtəs/ n ( pl -tuses) a social or professional position, condition, or standing to which varying degrees of responsibility, privilege, and esteem are attached the relative position or standing of a person or thing a high position or standing; prestige: he has acquired a new status since he has been in that job the legal standing ...