Status

/ˈstæ.təs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.

His status as a leading expert in the field earned him a lot of respect from his peers.

A state or condition, especially regarding social or professional circumstances.

She was concerned about her status at the company after the merger.

The current state of affairs; the situation at a particular time.

The project manager provided an update on the status of the project during the meeting.

A person's reputation or importance in a given context.

Her philanthropic efforts greatly enhanced her status in the community.

An indication of a person's position or condition in a specific context.

Check your application status online to see if it has been processed.

Latin 'status' meaning 'a standing, position, condition'.

status quo

The existing state of affairs.

under status review

Currently being evaluated or assessed.

status update

A report on the current condition or progress of something.

statutory

Related to laws enacted by the legislature.

standing

The position or rank of someone in society.

Social media post reflecting someone's current feelings.

She wrote a funny status about her day.

The level of respect or recognition in social contexts.

He thinks his status will help him get into exclusive clubs.