Outstanding (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
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Meaning 2
Distinguished from others in excellence; "did outstanding work in human relations"; "an outstanding war record".
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Examples
- The team's outstanding performance in the championships earned them a standing ovation.
- Her outstanding contribution to the field of medicine was recognized with a prestigious award.
- The company's outstanding customer service sets them apart from their competitors.
- The athlete's outstanding agility and speed made him a valuable asset to the team.
- The professor's outstanding research in the field of astronomy has been published in several leading journals.
Meaning 3
Owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts".
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Meaning 4
Of major significance or importance; "a great work of art"; "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey".
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