Exceeding: meaning, definitions and examples

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exceeding

[ ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ ]

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in a positive way

Going beyond what is expected or required; surpassing.

Synonyms

excellent, exceptional, extraordinary, outstanding, surpassing

Examples of usage

His performance was exceeding all expectations.
The quality of the product was exceeding our hopes.

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in a negative way

To go beyond the limits of what is allowed or considered appropriate.

Synonyms

cross, overstep, surpass, transcend, violate

Examples of usage

The noise level was exceeding the legal limit.
The company's expenses were exceeding the budget.

Translations

Translations of the word "exceeding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excedendo

🇮🇳 अधिक

🇩🇪 überschreitend

🇮🇩 melebihi

🇺🇦 перевищення

🇵🇱 przekraczanie

🇯🇵 超える

🇫🇷 dépassant

🇪🇸 excediendo

🇹🇷 aşmak

🇰🇷 초과하는

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 překračování

🇸🇰 prekračovanie

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 preseganje

🇮🇸 umfram

🇰🇿 асу

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება

🇦🇿 aşmaq

🇲🇽 excediendo

Word origin

The word 'exceeding' comes from the Middle English word 'exceden', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'exceder'. The Latin root is 'excedere', which means 'go beyond'. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.