v. i. To stand out, or project, from a surface or mass; hence, to remain standing out. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. 1. To resist effectually; to withstand; to sustain without yielding. [ R. ] Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To stay beyond. “I have outstood my time.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. 1. That stands out; undischarged; uncollected; not paid; as, outstanding obligations. [ 1913 Webster ]
Revenues . . . as well outstanding as collected. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Conspicuously excellent; markedly superior; distinguished. [ PJC ]
3. So prominent so as to attract notice; conspicuous; usually but not always in a good sense. [ PJC ]