standings
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a list that shows the position of teams or players in a league, based on how many games they have won.
a collective ranking of competitors in a league or tournament, typically determined by win-loss records or points accumulated.
Simple“After their big win last night, the team moved up to second place in the league standings.”
In context“Despite a strong start to the season, the club's recent losing streak has seen them plummet toward the bottom of the conference standings.”
UsageAlways used in the plural form when referring to sports rankings.
“Forest finished 16th in the league table and Opta’s expected points standings last season.”
“The world number one, who already led the FedEx Cup standings heading into the first of three play-off events, birdied the first five holes at TPC Southwind.”