outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

outstanding adjective (NOT FINISHED) not yet paid, solved, or done: $450 million in outstanding debts

OUTSTANDING definition: prominent; conspicuous; striking. See examples of outstanding used in a sentence.

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Outstanding means very important or obvious. The company is an outstanding example of a small business that grew into a big one. His mother, whose influence on his development was outstanding, came of a distinguished American family.

Definition of outstanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are some outstanding [= conspicuous] exceptions to this rule. Outstanding among the menu items were the tomato soup and the swordfish.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective outstanding, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished: an outstanding student. continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc.: outstanding debts. Economics (of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation. standing out; projecting: a stiff, outstanding fabric. [Archaic.]that resists or opposes.

Define outstanding. outstanding synonyms, outstanding pronunciation, outstanding translation, English dictionary definition of outstanding. adj. 1. Excellent or exceptionally good: an outstanding essay that received an A+.