standing

adjective

stand·ing | \ ˈstan-diŋ

Definition of standing

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : 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

3a : 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 : established by law or custom

5 : not movable

6 : done from a standing position a standing jump a standing ovation

standing

noun

Definition of standing (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : a place to stand in : location

b : a position from which one may assert or enforce legal rights and duties

2a : length of service or experience especially as determining rank, pay, or privilege

b : position or condition in society or in a profession especially : good reputation a member in good standing

c : position relative to a standard of achievement or to achievements of competitors also standings plural : a listing of the standings of individuals or teams (as in a league)

3 : maintenance of position or condition : duration a custom of long standing

standing

Definition of standing

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