ˈstachə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French stature, estature, from Latin statura, from status (past participle of stare to stand) + -ura -ure — more at stand
1. : natural height (as of a person or animal) in an upright position : standing posture
a man of tall stature
the fine stature of the Indian males — American Guide Series: Oregon
2. : quality or status gained by impressive growth, development, or achievement : high caliber : prestige
a playwright of stature — Henry Hewes
every piece of work you do adds something to your stature , increases the power and maturity of your experience — Thomas Wolfe
continues to advance in stature as a senior institution of learning — N.M.Pusey
Synonyms: see quality