stature

American  

[stach-er] / ˈstætʃ ər /

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.

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stature British  

/ ˈstætʃə /

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

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Etymology

Origin of stature

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French estature < Latin statūra, equivalent to stat ( us ) past participle of stāre to stand + -ūra -ure

Example Sentences

As for Cuba, its global stature has shrunk since the death of the charismatic dictator Fidel Castro.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whatever approach Xi takes, he wouldn’t be able to call upon officers with Zhang’s unique stature as a combat veteran and member of China’s red aristocracy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Diminutive in stature but lightning quick with a bullet pass, the 19-year-old reminds Care of himself as a promising teenager.

From BBC

Possible replacements, including Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the regime’s founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, lack his stature and high-level connections, these officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a rude awakening for three-time winners Inter, whose stature and budget dwarf that of the Norwegians and who are heavy favourites to win Serie A this season.

From Barron's

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