standing-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: the social rank or status of someone

Commentary: STANDING[+relation][+rank][+social][+prestige]

Examples:
It will require someone of her standing in the community to speak out.
He is in good standing with the press.
They are not a company with a reputable standing in this industry.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a competitive rank in sports

Commentary: STANDING[+relation][+rank][+competitive][+sports]

Examples:
Our team is ranked second in the national standings.
Their standing went from first place to five games back.

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Sense Number 3: physically maintaining an upright position

Commentary: STANDING[+activity][+maintaining][+physical][+position][+upright]

Examples:
John's standing on the street corner drew the attention of several passers-by.
Continual standing all day resulted in foot problems for the hairdresser.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: maintaining a social situation or condition

Commentary: STANDING[+activity][+maintaining][+social][+situation]

Examples:
It's an interdepartmental squabble of long standing.
Unfortunately the cease-fire was only of short standing.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 5: the grounds or position something is based on

Commentary: STANDING[+location][+abstract][+position][+grounds]

Examples:
Her attorney feels the case has a solid legal standing.
John's financial standing right now is pretty shaky.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1