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stature

[ stach-er ]

noun

  1. the height of a human or animal body.
  2. the height of any object.
  3. degree of development attained; level of achievement:

    a minister of great stature.



stature

/ ˈæʃə /

noun

  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 — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stature1

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French estature < Latin ٲū, equivalent to stat ( us ) past participle of to stand + -ure
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stature1

C13: via Old French from Latin ٲū , from to stand
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Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson said on BBC Radio 5 Live: "That is a massive win for Manchester City. Champions League football for a club of their stature is an absolute minimum."

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Someone with high-level coaching experience, who understands the demands players face at a club of that stature, suggests he is 'nervous'.

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French football expert Jonathan Johnson believes the stature of Strasbourg always gave BlueCo an uphill battle for acceptance.

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He was a key figure in the Chicano movement, lending his stature as a religious leader to advocate for underserved communities.

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Tall in stature and a kick-boxing and aikido expert, protesting players rapidly discovered he was more than comfortable standing his ground during arguments.

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