stature

Etymology

From Old French stature, from Latin statūra.

noun

  1. A person or animal's natural height when standing upright.
  2. Respect (social standing) coming from achievement or development.
    Mount's cool finish from Kane's pass after Raheem Sterling intercepted Berat Djimsiti's pass was another illustration of his growing stature and Chelsea's rising star must surely be a certain starter when England open their Euro 2020 finals campaign against Croatia at Wembley on 13 June. 28 March 2021, Phil McNulty, “Albania 0-2 England”, in BBC Sport
  3. (obsolete) Statue.

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