Standing

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1. Verb form

of Stand

2. Adjective

Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.

3. Adjective

Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.

4. Adjective

Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting; as, a standing color.

5. Adjective

Established by law, custom, or the like; settled; continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army; legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing committees.

6. Adjective

Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from a trundle-bed).

7. Noun

The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.

8. Noun

Maintenance of position; duration; duration or existence in the same place or condition; continuance; as, a custom of long standing; an officer of long standing.

9. Noun

Place to stand in; station; stand.

10. Noun

Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.

11. Noun

an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event
Vocabulary classified under Biology

12. Noun

social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
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