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1standing

adjective stand·ing \ˈstan-diŋ\

: used in or for standing

: done while in a standing position

: not flowing

Full Definition of STANDING

1
a :  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>
3
a :  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>
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First Known Use of STANDING

14th century

Related to STANDING

Synonyms
immobile, nonmoving, stationary, static
Antonyms
mobile, movable (or moveable), moving, nonstationary

Rhymes with STANDING

branding

2standing

noun

: the position or rank of someone in a group

standings sports : a list that shows the positions of the players or teams that are competing against each other

: length of existence

Full Definition of STANDING

1
a :  a place to stand in :  location
b :  a position from which one may assert or enforce legal rights and duties
2
a :  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 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>
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First Known Use of STANDING

15th century

Related to STANDING

Synonyms
class, dignity, fashion, quality, rank, state
STANDING Defined for Kids

1standing

adjective stand·ing \ˈstan-diŋ\

Definition of STANDING for Kids

1
:  1erect <a standing position>
2
:  done while standing <a standing ovation>
3
:  not flowing :  stagnant <a standing pool>
4
:  remaining at the same level or amount until canceled <a standing offer>
5
:  permanent <a standing invitation>

2standing

noun

Definition of STANDING for Kids

1
:  length of existence or service <It's a custom of long standing.>
2
:  1position 5, status <My friend had the highest standing in the class.>

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