outstanding

Meanings

• Adjective

  Excellent or impressive; surpassing the ordinary.

  - "The outstanding student received an award for academic excellence."
  - "The chef prepared an outstanding meal for the guests."

• Adjective

  Achieving or reaching a position of authority, power, or success.

  - "The new employee was promoted to an outstanding position in the company."
  - "The politician gave an outstanding speech at the rally."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

mediocre

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Synonyms

amazing , impressive , eminent , noteworthy , prominent , protuberant , unfinished , unsettled , wide open , unpaid , unsettled

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outstanding
dazzling , mazzle , pazzle , razzle , sizzling , swizzle

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. outstanding (English) : Excellent or impressive
   

2. outstanding (English) : Being outside; external
   

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Variants

List of all variants of outstanding that leads to same result
outstanding , outstandingly , outstand , outstands , outstood

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Forms

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outstandingly, outstandingness, outstands

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Etymology

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From Old French 'estant', present participle of 'estre' meaning 'to be'. The meaning evolved to 'standing out' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outstanding' is often used in education to describe students who perform exceptionally well.

2. In the United States, the term 'outstanding' is used to describe teachers who have been recognized for their excellent performance.

3. The term 'outstanding' is also used in finance to describe securities that perform exceptionally well compared to their peers.

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Related Concepts

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1. excellence: A state of superior quality, performance, or productivity.

2. distinction: A difference or contrast that makes something recognizable or noteworthy.

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Culture

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The term 'outstanding' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe exceptional achievements, qualities, or performances. For instance, in literature, it is often used to describe characters or events that stand out in a story. In art, an 'outstanding' piece may be one that captures the attention and admiration of viewers due to its unique qualities or techniques. In music, an 'outstanding' performance may be one that leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

How to Memorize "outstanding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object standing out from the crowd due to their exceptional qualities or achievements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outstanding' with words like 'excellent', 'impressive', or 'superior'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Outstanding': 'O' for Outstanding, 'U' for Unique, 'T' for Talented, 'S' for Superb, 'T' for Terrific, and 'A' for Amazing'.

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