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UK [aʊtˈstændɪŋ] / US adjective
1) extremely good or impressive

an outstanding example of Indian art

outstanding natural beauty:

a visit to an area of outstanding natural beauty

2) a job or action that is outstanding has not yet been completed or dealt with

Some tasks are still outstanding.

Talks will resume next month to discuss the outstanding issues.

3) an amount of money that is outstanding has not yet been paid
outstanding debt:

All your outstanding debts must be settled now.


English dictionary. 2014.

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