Synonyms for

Standings

Verb / ˈstændɪŋz / Another word for standings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The ranking or position of individuals or teams in a competition based on their performance.

Synonyms & similar words

digest brook stand putup abide standing yield placeupright remainfirm support stickout stomach suffer bear endure standup fend resist sit tolerate rankings position order placement scoreboard table rating classification listing index tabulation inventory catalog record ledger registry roll roster lineup squad

Synonyms by register

Formal

position rank status enumeration

Informal

score record ranking

Literary

eminence prestige

Antonyms

disgrace failure inferiority lowliness defeat subservience

Common collocations

  • league standings
  • team standings
  • current standings
  • final standings
  • overall standings
  • playoff standings
  • standings board

Word family

noun standing
verb stand
adjective standing

Usage note

Primarily used in sports contexts to refer to the relative position of competitors. Can also refer to a person's reputation or status.

Example sentences

  1. The standings for the race were updated every hour.
  2. Our team's standings improved after we won the last game.
  3. The standings showed that the top three teams were all very close in points.
  4. The standings don't matter if we don't play our best.
  5. I check the standings every day to see how my favorite team is doing.

Quotes

  • The standings never tell the whole story. The only way to find out who's the best is to play.
  • The standings don't mean anything until the end of the season.
  • The standings can change in an instant, so you always have to be ready.

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