status
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sta·tus

noun, often attributive \ˈstā-təs, ˈsta-\
plural sta·tus·es

Definition of STATUS

1
a : position or rank in relation to others <the status of a father>
b : relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige; especially : high prestige
2
: the condition of a person or thing in the eyes of the law
3
: state or condition with respect to circumstances <the status of the negotiations>

Examples of STATUS

  1. They want to maintain the city's status as a major tourist attraction.
  2. He wants to improve his status in the community.
  3. people of different social and economic statuses
  4. She married a man of status and wealth.
  5. This job brings with it a measure of status.
  6. They sought asylum and were given refugee status by the government.
  7. They are still considered refugees. Their statuses have not changed.

Origin of STATUS

Latin — more at state
First Known Use: circa 1630

Rhymes with STATUS

sta·tus

noun \ˈstāt-əs, ˈstat-\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; sta·tus·es

Medical Definition of STATUS

: a particular state or condition <a patient's neurological status>

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