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stancenoun [ C ]

uk ​ /stɑːns/ us ​ /stæns/

stance noun [ C ] (OPINION)

C2 a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion:

The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known.

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(Definition of “stance” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“stance” in American English

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stancenoun [ C ]

us ​ /stæns/

stance noun [ C ] (OPINION)

› an opinion about something, esp. one that is publicly expressed:

The governor’s stance on the issue of tax cuts is well known.

stance noun [ C ] (WAY OF STANDING)

› a way of standing:

He had the stance of a baseball player focusing on the ball.

(Definition of “stance” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“stance” in Business English

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stancenoun [ C ]

uk ​ /stæns/ us ​

› a particular way of thinking about something, especially when those opinions are expressed publicly or officially:

an ethical/fiscal/moral stance
a stance against/on/towards sth The government took a tough stance against terrorism.
adopt/take a stance
change/alter/maintain a stance
an aggressive/defensive/tough stance
an official/political/public stance

› FINANCE the way in which investors behave that shows whether or not they are confident about the profit they can make:

Fund managers can take a defensive stance in times of market uncertainty.
a bearish/bullish stance

(Definition of “stance” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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