C2nounformalbusinesssociety
US/ˈstæn.dɪŋ/
UK/ˈstæn.dɪŋ/
someone's position, status or reputation compared with others
More often (verb): being on your feet, not sitting (the -ing form of stand)
In context
Banks check your financial standing before they approve a loan.
The scandal badly damaged the company's standing with investors.
Members in good standing can vote at the annual meeting.
Words that go with standing
adjective + noun
- financial standingSuppliers asked for proof of our financial standing.
- good standingYou must be a member in good standing to apply.
- international standingHosting the summit raised the country's international standing.
- social standingIn the past, a government job brought social standing.
noun + preposition
- standing withThe CEO's standing with staff has never been lower.