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   Stat·ure

   /ˈstaCHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person's natural height: "a man of short stature" Similar heighttallnessloftinesssizebuildphysical makeup
   • ▪ importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement: "an architect of international stature" Similar reputationreputestandingstatuspositionprestigedistinctionillustriousnesseminencepreeminenceprominenceimportanceimportinfluenceweightconsequenceaccountnotefamecelebrityrenownacclaim

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin statura, from stare ‘to stand’. The sense ‘importance’ dates from the mid 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. statured adjective

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   The meaning of STATURE is natural height (as of a person) in an upright position. How to use stature in a sentence.

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   noun. the height of something, esp a person or animal when standing. the degree of development of a person. the stature of a champion. intellectual or moral greatness. a man of stature. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of stature 1.

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   STATURE definition: 1. the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability: 2…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTATURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behavior and ability: an artist of great stature. His stature as an art critic was tremendous. If the school continues to gain in stature, it will attract the necessary financial support. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Stature can refer to a person's height or the high level of respect with which she is regarded. Your grandmother might be small in stature, or height, but have great stature, or esteem, in her community.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionstature noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈstætʃə (r)/. /ˈstætʃər/. [uncountable] (formal) the importance and respect that a person has because of their ability and achievements. She was an actress of considerable stature. The orchestra has grown in stature. Extra Examples. Topics Success c2.

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   1. the height of something, esp a person or animal when standing. 2. the degree of development of a person: the stature of a champion. 3. intellectual or moral greatness: a man of stature. [C13: via Old French from Latin statūra, from stāre to stand]

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTATURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the height of something, esp a person or animal when standing. 2. the degree of development of a person. the stature of a champion. 3. intellectual or moral greatness. a man of stature. Collins English Dictionary.

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    Check pronunciation: stature. Definition of stature noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    STATURE meaning: 1 : the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc.; 2 : a person's height.