status

Status is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsteɪtəs/
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Noun

Singular status

Plural statuses

1. (countable & uncountable) Your status is your level, role, or situation in a group or society.

   Mike Hooper has retained his status as Liverpool's current No 1 goalkeeper.

   With the change in employment status came changes in responsibilities and pay.

   In many countries, the ability to speak English is a sign or high social status.

2. The status of something is its situation at a particular time.

   What is the status of the repairs?

Synonyms

• standing
• prestige