standing
standing Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Remaining in force, use, or effect permanently or indefinitely; established rather than temporary.
"The committee operates under a standing invitation to review the university's financial records each semester."
In an upright position on the feet, or performed from a stationary, upright posture without a running start.
"The audience gave the orchestra a standing ovation at the conclusion of the symphony."
Not flowing or moving; stagnant or collected in a basin (especially of water).
"Homeowners are advised to eliminate standing water in their yards to prevent mosquitoes from breeding."
• noun
Position, status, or reputation within society, a profession, or an organization.
"Her impeccable research and ethical conduct earned her high standing within the scientific community."
A list or table showing the relative positions and rankings of competitors or teams in a league or tournament (usually used in the plural).
"After winning three consecutive matches, the team climbed to the top of the league standings."
Duration of existence, membership, or continuance in a particular state.
"The two scholars had a professional rivalry of long standing that dated back to their graduate school days."
The legal right or capacity of a party to bring a lawsuit or challenge a decision in court, based on having a sufficient stake in the outcome.
"The judge dismissed the case after ruling that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing to challenge the statute."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'standan' (to occupy a place or remain upright) combined with the suffix '-ing', evolving in Middle English to denote both an upright posture and a person's established rank or status.