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outstanding

[out-stan-ding]

adjective

  1. prominent; conspicuous; striking.

    an outstanding example of courage.

    Synonyms:
  2. marked by superiority or distinction; excellent; distinguished.

    an outstanding student.

  3. continuing in existence; remaining unsettled, unpaid, etc..

    outstanding debts.

    Synonyms: ,
  4. (of securities and the like) publicly issued and sold or in circulation.

  5. standing out; projecting.

    a stiff, outstanding fabric.

  6. Archaic.that resists or opposes.



outstanding

/ ˌʊˈæԻɪŋ /

adjective

  1. superior; excellent; distinguished

  2. prominent, remarkable, or striking

  3. still in existence; unsettled, unpaid, or unresolved

  4. (of shares, bonds, etc) issued and sold

  5. projecting or jutting upwards or outwards

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • outstandingly adverb
  • outstandingness noun
  • ˌdzܳˈٲԻ徱Բ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of outstanding1

First recorded in 1605–15; outstand + -ing 2
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A third individual was detained on the street for investigation for interference and released after being confirmed to be a U.S. citizen with no outstanding warrants.

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Tinubu said the accolades recognised "heroes" who had made "outstanding contributions " to the nation's democracy.

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Top clubs, however, are circling for the former Brighton player after an outstanding couple of seasons with Sporting, where he played under United boss Ruben Amorim.

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Both of them are rated outstanding by Ofsted and are separate but share facilities and an executive head teacher.

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But he is due for release in September, or in January if he does not pay an outstanding fine.

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