Definitions for outstanding

Definitions for (adj) outstanding

Main entry: striking, prominent, outstanding, spectacular, salient

Definition: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Usage: 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


Main entry: outstanding, great

Definition: of major significance or importance

Usage: a great work of art; Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey


Main entry: outstanding, owing, undischarged

Definition: owed as a debt

Usage: outstanding bills; the amount still owed; undischarged debts


Main entry: outstanding

Definition: distinguished from others in excellence

Usage: did outstanding work in human relations; an outstanding war record


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