outstanding

American  

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /

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.

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outstanding British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• outstandingly adverb
• outstandingness noun

Etymology

Origin of outstanding

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

Example Sentences

An honorary doctorate is the highest honour UU can bestow and is awarded to inspirational people who have made an outstanding impact in their field.

From BBC

Investors tend to dislike large merger deals that include stock, because the number of shares outstanding increases.

From MarketWatch

Restaurant Depot shareholders are expected to own about 16% of Sysco’s outstanding common stock when the deal closes, the people also said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"To get the 92 percent that we are getting all together with all the systems, it's outstanding".

From Barron's

Even with the preferred outstanding down to $8.5 billion, the high annual dividend burden weighs on Occidental’s results.

From Barron's

Related Words

• distinguished
• dominant
• eminent
• excellent
• exceptional
• famous
• great
• important
• impressive
• magnificent
• phenomenal
• preeminent
• special
• stellar
• superior
• superlative
• well-known