Word
stature
US/ˈstætʃɝ/
UK/stˈætʃɐ/
Definitions
01social standing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the level of respect or importance that someone has because of their success or high quality.
n. the level of respect, reputation, or importance acquired through achievement or development.
“The professor is a woman of great international stature in the field of physics.”
“Despite the initial controversy, the artist's stature grew steadily until she was considered the most influential painter of her generation.”
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02physical height
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a person's natural height when they are standing up.
n. the natural height of a human or animal body in an upright position.
Español:estatura
“Although he was small in stature, he was a very powerful athlete.”
“The scouts looked for players of imposing stature, believing that height would provide a significant advantage on the basketball court.”
Usage
When referring to reputation, it is almost always uncountable. When referring to height, it is also uncountable and often paired with adjectives like 'small', 'short', or 'tall'.
Real-World Examples
“Ambareesh Baliga, an independent market analyst, said that when a person with Chandrasekaran's stature stepped down like this, it was inevitable that the markets would react negatively.” “Cubarsi has proven himself as a two-season starter, able to mix it up as he’s grown in stature, and capping his progress by performing start to finish in the World Cup.” Etymology
From Middle English stature, from Old French stature, from Latin statūra.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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