OUTSTANDING


Meaning of OUTSTANDING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ aʊtstændɪŋ ]

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

If you describe someone or something as outstanding , you think that they are very remarkable and impressive.

Derartu is an outstanding athlete and deserved to win.

...an area of outstanding natural beauty...

= exceptional

ADJ

2.

Money that is outstanding has not yet been paid and is still owed to someone.

You have to pay your outstanding bill before joining the scheme.

ADJ

3.

Outstanding issues or problems have not yet been resolved.

We still have some outstanding issues to resolve before we’ll have a treaty that is ready to sign.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

4.

Outstanding means very important or obvious.

The company is an outstanding example of a small business that grew into a big one...

ADJ

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