Definition of outstanding Outstanding

/awˌtstæˈndɪŋ/ - out•stand•ing

We found 11 definitions of outstanding from 4 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

outstanding - having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
  prominent, salient, spectacular, striking
  conspicuous obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening"
outstanding - owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"
  owing, undischarged
outstanding - distinguished from others in excellence; "did outstanding work in human relations"; "an outstanding war record"
outstanding - of major significance or importance; "a great work of art"; "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"
  great
  of import, important of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • outstanding (a.)
    That stands out; undischarged; uncollected; not paid; as, outstanding obligations.

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  • outstanding
    Standing out from others.

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