standing
noun/ˈstændɪŋ/
/ˈstændɪŋ/
- [uncountable] the position or reputation of somebody/something within a group of people or in an organization synonym status
- the high/low standing of politicians with the public
Extra Examples- His standing as a movie director has risen in recent years.
- Professor Greenan has a high standing in the academic world.
- She married into a family of higher social standing.
- She was appointed for her high moral standing with the general public.
- a knight in good standing with the king
- a member in good standing of the movement
- her low standing among her fellow scientists
- his international standing in cancer research
- A coat of arms reflected the standing of its owner.
- Her mother was of the highest social standing.
- The prime minister needs to improve his standing with the public.
- Their standing as a profession has declined in recent years.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- high
- low
- …
- have
- enhance
- improve
- …
- decline
- fall
- rise
- …
- of…standing
- standing among
- standing as
- …
- in good standing with somebody
- a member in good standing
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- [uncountable] the period of time that something has existed
- a friendship of many years’ standing
- Their relationship is of many years' standing.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- 25 years’
- many years’
- …
- of… standing
- standings[plural] a list of people, teams, etc. showing their positions in a sports competition
- He remains at the top of the championship standings.
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