Webster's English Dictionary

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standing

1. stand.ing aj 1: upright on the feet or base : ERECT  2a: not being used 
   or operated  2b: not flowing : STAGNANT  3a: remaining at the same level, 
   degree, or amount for an indeterminate pe riod {~ offer} 3b: continuing in 
   existence or use indefinitely {~ problem}  4: established by law or custom  
   5: not movable  6: done from a standing position {~ jump} 
2. standing n 1a: a place to stand in : LOCATION  1b: a position from which 
   one may assert or enforce legal rights and duties  2a: length of service or 
   experience esp. as determining rank, pay, or privi lege 2b: position or 
   condition in society or in a profession; esp : good  reputation 2c: 
   position relative to a standard of achievement or to achievements of co 
   mpetitors 3: maintenance of position or condition : DURATION