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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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   7 meanings: 1. social or financial position, status, or reputation 2. length of existence, experience, etc 3. used to stand in.... Click for more definitions.

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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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   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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   What does standing mean?

   • standing, reputación [feminine, singular]… reputação, reputação [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! 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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   What is a person's standing?

   • Someone's standing is their reputation or status. ...an artist of international standing. He has improved his country's standing abroad. She had the wealth and social standing to command respect. A party's or person's standing is their popularity. The opinion poll shows the party's standing has never been so low.

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   What does the term 'stand' mean?

   • 2. An object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something. A coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning. 3. A stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement. 4. A large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators. The stand was crowded.

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   What does it mean to stand up?

   • To stand up means to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying. (1) His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing. (2) He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand up when the National Anthem is played.

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   How do you use standing in a sentence?

   • You use standing to describe something which is permanently in existence. Israel has a relatively small standing army and its strength is based on its reserves. Elizabeth had a standing invitation to stay with her. ...the finance standing committee.

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