First Known Use: circa 1630
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status
noun, sta·tus often attributive \ˈstā-təs, ˈsta-\
: the position or rank of someone or something when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc.
: high position or rank in society
: the official position of a person or thing according to the law
plural sta·tus·es
Full 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>
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Origin of STATUS
Latin — more at state
STATUS Defined for Kids
status
noun sta·tus \ˈstā-təs, ˈsta-\
Definition of STATUS for Kids
1
: position or rank of a person or thing <I lost my status as an amateur.>
2
: state of affairs : situation <What is the patient's medical status?>
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status
noun sta·tus \ˈstāt-əs, ˈstat-\
plural sta·tus·es
Medical Definition of STATUS
: a particular state or condition <a patient's neurological status>
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