Exceeded: meaning, definitions and examples
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exceeded
[ ɪkˈsiːdɪd ]
past action
The term 'exceeded' refers to the act of going beyond a limit or surpassing a certain threshold. It can describe situations where expectations, measurements, or quantities are outperformed. This verb is often used in contexts such as performance metrics, budgets, or personal limits, indicating that something has gone higher or further than what was anticipated or required. It illustrates a sense of surpassing defined borders.
Synonyms
bested, outperformed, overstepped, surpassed, transcended
Examples of usage
- He exceeded his sales targets this quarter.
- The temperature has exceeded the predicted range.
- She exceeded all expectations in the competition.
- The project costs exceeded the budget.
- Their performance exceeded our wildest dreams.
Translations
Translations of the word "exceeded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excedido
🇮🇳 अधिक
🇩🇪 überschritten
🇮🇩 melampaui
🇺🇦 перевищений
🇵🇱 przekroczony
🇯🇵 超過した
🇫🇷 dépassé
🇪🇸 excedido
🇹🇷 aşılmış
🇰🇷 초과한
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překročený
🇸🇰 prekročený
🇨🇳 超过的
🇸🇮 presežen
🇮🇸 yfirfarið
🇰🇿 асып кеткен
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული
🇦🇿 keçmiş
🇲🇽 excedido
Word origin
The word 'exceed' originates from Middle English 'exceden', derived from the Old French 'exceder', which in turn comes from the Latin 'excedere'. The Latin term is composed of 'ex-' meaning 'out' or 'away' and 'cedere' meaning 'to go'. This formative history indicates the inherent notion of going beyond or moving outward. Its use in the English language has evolved, but the central meaning of surpassing a limit has remained consistent. As the language developed, 'exceeded' became widely used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in finance, academia, and performance evaluation contexts, signifying a noteworthy achievement or measurement.