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- Dictionarystanding/ˈstandɪŋ/
noun
- 1. position, status, or reputation: "their standing in the community" Similar
- 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
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 Opposite
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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.
1. a. : not yet cut or harvested. standing timber. standing grain. b. : upright on the feet or base : erect. the standing audience. 2. : not flowing : stagnant. standing water. 3. a. : remaining at the same level, degree, or amount for an indeterminate period. a standing offer. b. : continuing in existence or use indefinitely. a standing joke. 4.
Standing definition: rank or status, especially with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc.. See examples of STANDING used in a sentence.
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 meanings: 1. social or financial position, status, or reputation 2. length of existence, experience, etc 3. used to stand in.... Click for more definitions.
1. a. : to support oneself on the feet in an erect position. b. : to be a specified height when fully erect. stands six feet two. c. : to rise to an erect position. 2. a. : to take up or maintain a specified position or posture. stand aside. can you stand on your head. b. : to maintain one's position. stand firm. 3.
Definition of standing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
STANDING definition: 1. Your standing is the opinion that other people have of you: 2. permanent and not only created…. Learn more.
From Longman Business Dictionary standing stand‧ing / ˈstændɪŋ / noun [uncountable] someone’s position or rank in a system, organization, society etc, based on people’s opinion The company will have to increase its productivity in order to improve its standing in the market share.
