standing

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈstændɪŋ/

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Verb

Plain form stand

Third-person singular stands

Past tense stood

Past participle stood

Present participle standing

1. The present participle of stand.

Adjective

Positive standing

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A standing committee, order, etc. is one that is permanent.

Noun

Singular standing

Plural standings

1. (countable & uncountable) (figurative) The standing of a person is the position or reputation they have in a society or profession.
2. (countable & uncountable) (figurative) The standing of a person is the duration they have been in a position.