outstanding

[out-stan-ding]

adjective

1. prominent; conspicuous; striking.

   an outstanding example of courage.

   Synonyms: eminent

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

   an outstanding student.

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

   outstanding debts.

   Synonyms: due, owing

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

/ ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ /

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

Other Word Forms

• outstandingly adverb
• outstandingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of outstanding¹

First recorded in 1605–15; outstand + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Border Patrol for an outstanding warrant, and eventually sent to the Adelanto center.

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A humanitarian committee will be established to resolve outstanding issues:

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Despite the deal, both sides point to outstanding issues and the agreement still awaits approval by the EU parliament before further implementation.

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The company has accumulated some $55 billion worth of Bitcoin, about 3% of 20 million Bitcoins now outstanding, in the process.

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Short interest in the stock has spiked as well, with around 20.5 million shares pegged to bets against the company, or around 1.2% of Oracle’s outstanding float.

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