status

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈstæt.əs/
/ˈsteɪt.əs/
/ˈstæt.əs/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.

Example Sentences
  • Superstition is highly correlated with economic status.
2 Definition

Prestige or high standing.

3 Definition

A situation or state of affairs.

Example Sentences
  • New York is known for its status as a financial center.
4 Definition

The legal condition of a person or thing.

5 Definition

(social networking) A function of some instant messaging applications, whereby a user may post a message that appears automatically to other users, if they attempt to make contact.

Example Sentences
  • I'm just about to update my status to "busy".
6 Definition

Short for status epilepticus or status asthmaticus.