The phrase "outstanding number" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It typically means a large or exceptional number. Example: "The outstanding number of attendees at the concert proves the band's popularity."
However, a spokesman said he was unconcerned by the outstanding number of forms.
New category this year on account of such an outstanding number of candidates.
"Lost in the Stars," the set's other outstanding number, was done as a light march, featuring Mr. Donovan's bass.
The outstanding number of β-lactamases produced by bacteria represent a serious threat to the clinical utility of β-lactams.
Payroll jobs rose by 255,000, after the outstanding number of 292,000 in June; the three-month average is now 190,000, which is much higher than previously anticipated".
"Cat," which stars James Earl Jones, Terrence Howard and Anika Noni Rose, has a large audience, all right; last week it sold nearly $700,000 in tickets, an outstanding number for a nonmusical.
Broadway Bash, a concert of outstanding numbers from more than two dozen musicals of the 20th century.
Then on Friday, Citigroup and Bank of America — two of the great basket cases of the meltdown — reported outstanding numbers, too.
Dish Network is often cited as one of the most hostile workplaces in America and still boasts outstanding numbers.
In New Jersey, Van Horn was hailed as a savior, but he did not meet the high expectations even though he produced outstanding numbers.
"In terms of targeting there are similarities [with Dave], it has continued to deliver outstanding numbers but it relies on a lot of UK specific humour.
