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Definition of standings

standings

/ˈstæn.dɪŋz/
stand · ings
Plural:standings
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standings Lexical Profile

standings Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A list or table showing the relative positions, scores, or rankings of competitors or teams in a tournament, league, or contest.

Example

"After winning three consecutive games, the team moved to the top of the conference standings."

2

The plural form of standing; the statuses, ranks, or reputations of individuals or organizations within a community or profession.

Example

"The committee reviewed the academic standings of all scholarship applicants before making a final decision."

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• Nearby Words

standby
standee
standing
standings
standoff
standoffish
standoffishly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Standings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/standings
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