outstanding
outstanding is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, outstanding is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoutstanding
- To resist effectually; withstand; sustain without yielding.
- To surpass in standing; stand or remain beyond; outstay.
- To project outward from the main body; stand out prominently; be prominent.
- To stand out to sea.
- To remain over; remain untouched, unimpaired, unsettled, uncollected, unpaid, or otherwise undetermined.
Example: "outstanding contracts"
- Prominent or noticeable; standing out from others.
Synonyms: eminent, noteworthy
- Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
Synonyms: amazing, impressive
- Projecting outwards.
Synonyms: prominent, protuberant
- Unresolved; not settled or finished.
Synonyms: unfinished, unsettled, "wide open"
- Owed as a debt.
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