status status /ˈsteɪtəs/

noun

1. () The relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society  ( position , status )
   the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
    He had the status of a minor
   he had the status of a minor
    The novel attained the status of a classic
   the novel attained the status of a classic
    Atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life
   atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life
   
2. () A state at a particular time  ( status , condition )
   a state at a particular time
    A condition (or state) of disrepair
   a condition (or state) of disrepair
    The current status of the arms negotiations
   the current status of the arms negotiations