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Meaning of 'outstanding' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Outstanding [ a.]
- That stands out; undischarged; uncollected; not paid; as, outstanding obligations.

Meaning of 'outstanding' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . outstanding [ s]
Meaning (1):
- of major significance or importance
Example in sentence:
  • a great work of art;
  • Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey
Meaning (2):
- having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Example in sentence:
  • a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book;
  • a spectacular rise in prices;
  • a striking resemblance between parent and child;
  • a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center;
  • an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom;
  • salient traits
Meaning (3):
- distinguished from others in excellence
Example in sentence:
  • an outstanding war record;
  • did outstanding work in human relations
Meaning (4):
- owed as a debt
Example in sentence:
  • outstanding bills;
  • the amount still owed;
  • undischarged debts

Nearby Words:

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