outstanding outstanding /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Distinguished from others in excellence  ( outstanding )
   distinguished from others in excellence
    Did outstanding work in human relations
   did outstanding work in human relations
    An outstanding war record
   an outstanding war record
   
2. () Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention  ( spectacular , striking , outstanding , prominent , salient )
   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
   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
   a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
    Salient traits
   salient traits
    A spectacular rise in prices
   a spectacular rise in prices
    A striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
   a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
    A striking resemblance between parent and child
   a striking resemblance between parent and child
   
3. Of major significance or importance  ( outstanding , great )
   of major significance or importance
    A great work of art
   a great work of art
    Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey
   Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey
   
4. Owed as a debt  ( outstanding , undischarged , owing )
   owed as a debt
    Outstanding bills
   outstanding bills
    The amount still owed
   the amount still owed
    Undischarged debts
   undischarged debts