ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : standing out or projecting
an outstanding skirt that strangely resembled the large lampshade in the drawing room — G.K.Chesterton
2.
a. : uncollected , unpaid
left a balance of ten dollars outstanding on his account
b. : continuing in being : unresolved
one of the long outstanding problems of astronomy — Times Literary Supplement
several outstanding issues between the two countries
c. of stocks and bonds : publicly issued and sold
has 20,000 shares outstanding
3.
a. : standing out from a group : conspicuous , prominent
cleanliness is an outstanding characteristic of the Acadian housewife — American Guide Series: Louisiana
the outstanding subject of discussion — Vera M. Dean
b. : preeminent in a particular quality or activity : excellent
an outstanding painter who has received little recognition
an outstanding student
Synonyms: see noticeable