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standings

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstændɪŋz// UK //stˈændɪŋz// stand·ings

n. a list that shows the rank or position of teams or players in a competition. It tells you who is winning and who is losing.

n. the relative position or rank of competitors in a league or tournament, typically determined by their performance record. Often used to track progress throughout a sports season.


SIMPLE

Our team moved up to third place in the league standings.

CONTEXTUAL

After yesterday's unexpected loss, the defending champions dropped to the middle of the standings.

COMPLEX

With only three games remaining in the regular season, the current standings suggest that even a single draw could eliminate the team from playoff contention.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually appears in the plural form when referring to sports rankings; the singular form is more common when discussing social or professional status.

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