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stator
nounC1
/ˈsteɪtə/The stationary part of a rotary system, especially the fixed part of an electric motor or generator that surrounds the rotating rotor.
statoscope
nounVery Low
/ˈstatəskəʊp/An instrument for detecting and measuring small changes in atmospheric pressure, especially used in aviation to indicate small changes in altitude.
statto
nounLow
/ˈstætəʊ/A person who is obsessively interested in statistics, especially in sports.
statuary
adjectivenounC2
/ˈstætʃuəri/A collection of statues; the art or practice of making statues.
statue
nounB1
/ˈstætʃ.uː/A three-dimensional artistic representation of a person, animal, or abstract form, typically carved, moulded, or cast in a durable material such as stone, metal, or wood, and intended for public display.
statue of liberty
nounB1
/ˌstætʃuː əv ˈlɪbəti/A large neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, a gift from France, symbolizing freedom and democracy.
statuette
nounC1
/ˌstætʃuˈet/A small statue, typically one that is decorative and often mass-produced.
stature
nounmedium frequency
/ˈstætʃə/The physical height of a person or animal.
status
adjectivenounC1
/ˈsteɪtəs/the relative social, professional, or legal standing of a person or group; the official classification or current condition of something
status asthmaticus
nounVery Low
/ˌsteɪtəs æsˈθmætɪkəs/A severe, prolonged, and life-threatening asthma attack that does not respond to standard emergency treatments.
status bar
nounB2
/ˈsteɪtəs bɑː/A horizontal bar at the bottom or top of a computer application window that displays information about the current state of the program or system.
status epilepticus
nounC1+
/ˌsteɪtəs ˌepɪˈlɛptɪkəs/A life-threatening medical emergency where a prolonged seizure occurs (typically lasting more than 5 minutes) or repeated seizures happen without full recovery of consciousness between them.
status group
nounLow
/ˈsteɪ.təs ɡruːp/A group of people who share a common social or professional position, prestige, or honor, often influencing their lifestyle and social interactions.
status indian
nounlow
/ˈsteɪtəs ˈɪn.di.ən/A legal classification in Canada for an individual who is registered under the Indian Act and recognized by the federal government as being legally or officially Indian.
status quo
nounC1
/ˌsteɪ.təs ˈkwəʊ/The existing state of affairs, particularly in social or political contexts; the current situation.
status symbol
nounB2
/ˈsteɪtəs ˌsɪmbəl/A possession or attribute that is taken to indicate a person's high social or economic standing.
status zero
nounRare / Specialised
/ˈsteɪtəs ˈzɪərəʊ/An official designation for a homeless person who is not receiving any social security benefits and is not officially registered for state support, making them completely invisible to welfare systems.
statute
nounC1
/ˈstætʃuːt/A formal written law enacted by a legislative body.
statute book
nounB2-C1
/ˈstætʃ.uːt ˌbʊk/An official collection of all the statutes (written laws) enacted by the legislature of a particular country, state, or jurisdiction.
statute law
nounC1
/ˈstætʃuːt lɔː/Law that is formally written down and enacted by a legislative body, such as Parliament or Congress, as opposed to law that comes from custom or judicial decisions.

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