Dictionary definition for: Standing
1. (n) social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing" "a member in good standing"
2. (n) the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position
3. (a) maintaining an erect position; "standing timber" "many buildings were still standing"
4. (a) (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs; "standing room only" "a standing ovation"
5. (s) permanent; "a standing army"
6. (s) not cut down; "standing timber" "uncut trees"
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