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| sta·tus [ stáytəss, státtəss ] (plural stat·us·es) |
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1. rank: the relative position or standing of somebody or something in a society or other group
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2. prestige: high rank or standing, especially in a community, work force, or organization
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3. condition: a condition that is subject to change
  What's the current status of the investigation?
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4. law legal standing: somebody's standing in terms of the law
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| [Late 18th century. < Latin (see state)] |
