status
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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>
See Examples of STATUS
- They want to maintain the city's status as a major tourist attraction.
- He wants to improve his status in the community.
- people of different social and economic statuses
- She married a man of status and wealth.
- This job brings with it a measure of status.
- They sought asylum and were given refugee status by the government.
- They are still considered refugees. Their statuses have not changed.
Origin of STATUS
Latin — more at state
First Known Use: circa 1630
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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