Exceeded: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.