Lexic.us

Definition of Standing

1. Noun. Social or financial or professional status or reputation. "A member in good standing"

2. Adjective. Having a supporting base. "A standing lamp"

3. Noun. An ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event.

4. Adjective. Not created for a particular occasion. "A standing committee"

5. Noun. The act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position.

6. Adjective. (of fluids) not moving or flowing. "Mosquitoes breed in standing water"

7. Adjective. Executed in or initiated from a standing position. "A standing ovation"

8. Adjective. (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs. "Standing room only"

9. Adjective. Permanent. "A standing army"

Definition of Standing

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

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

Definition of Standing

1. a position or condition in society [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Standing

standaway standby standbys standby pulse generator standdown standdowns standee standees standel standen

stander standergrass standers standfast standfasts standing (current term) standing(a) standings standing army standing committee

standing crop standing operating procedure standing order standing ovation standing plasma test standing press standing rib roast standing room standing stock standing stone

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