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standing

11 definitions • 15 examples
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As a pathologist of considerable standing, his opinion will have a lot of influence.
A financial scandal would shake the Institute's standing in the international academic community.
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the time for which something has existed:

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One member, of twelve years' standing on the committee, resigned in protest at the changes.
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a standing committee
You know you have a standing invitation to come and stay anytime you're in town.
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permanent or always continuing to exist or happen:

Examples:

African-Americans headed five standing committees in the House of Representatives.
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Only one building was left standing after the earthquake.
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[ U ] Financial scandal will affect the institute’s standing in the academic community.
[ U ] You must pay dues to remain a member in good standing.
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Standings are ranked lists of people or things:

Examples:

[ pl ] the league standings
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the reputation or position that someone or something has in an area of activity or an organization:

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Because they are a public limited company, their financial standing is public knowledge.
improve/increase sb's standing
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the time for which something has existed:

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of a year's, etc. standing The society also offers a Members' Loyalty Bond for investors of two years' standing.
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a person or an organization in good standing has followed all the necessary official processes and paid the necessary charges:

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The bonds were backed by prime bank securities, issued by an acceptable institution in good standing.
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standing committee/contract The state has standing contracts with trucking firms to ensure it can deliver firetrucks as they're needed.

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