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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTANDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › standingStanding - definition of standing by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstanding adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › standingStanding - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. As a noun, standing is frequently used in sports for comparing one team's scores to all the others': "Our standings aren't great, but my softball team is plucky!" It also ...