Definition of outstand
1. outstanding [ a ] distinguished from others in excellence
Examples:
"did outstanding work in human relations"
"an outstanding war record"
(The New York Times,...)
Mazeroski , whose homer beat the Yankees in the final series game , will receive the Babe_Ruth_Award as the outstanding player in the 1960 world_series .
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch,...)
On the clock given him was the inscription , `` For Outstanding Contribution to Billiken_Basketball , 1960 - 61 '' .
Synonyms outstanding Related Terms superior2. outstanding [ a ] having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Examples:
"an outstanding fact of our time"
"a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"
"salient traits"
"a spectacular rise in prices"
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
A group of native trees or plants which are outstanding in a particular county can be featured at the site .
Synonyms prominent outstanding salient striking spectacular Related Terms conspicuous3. outstanding [ a ] of major significance or importance
Examples:
"a great work of art"
"Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th century"
(Bonnie Prudden, "The Dancer and the Gymnast"...)
Even the boys will not be outstanding in these areas .
Synonyms great outstanding Related Terms major4. outstanding [ a ] owed as a debt
Examples:
"outstanding bills"
"the amount still owed"
"undischarged debts"
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