Standing (Noun)

The act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

An ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The current standing in the league shows the home team in first place with a two-point lead over their closest rivals.
The tournament's standing was updated after each match, reflecting the changing fortunes of the competing teams.
As the final round of golf approached, the standing showed a three-way tie for first place among the top contenders.
The coach studied the standing carefully, looking for weaknesses in the opposing teams that her own team could exploit.
After a series of upsets, the standing in the playoffs was far from what anyone had predicted at the start of the season.

Social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

She was a woman of high standing in the community, respected by all who knew her.
The two companies were of equal standing in the industry, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
As a member in good standing of the professional association, he was eligible to vote in the upcoming election.
Her family's social standing was reflected in their grand estate and luxurious lifestyle.
The charity's reputation and standing in the community were at risk due to the recent scandal.