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Outmaneuvering: meaning, definitions and examples

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outmaneuvering

 

[ aสŠtหˆmรฆnสŠvษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

tactical skill

Outmaneuvering refers to the skillful act of moving or acting in a way that allows one to gain an advantage over an opponent or a competing entity. This term often applies in various fields, including sports, military strategy, and business. It involves cleverness and strategic planning to circumvent obstacles and anticipate the moves of others. The ability to outmaneuver is often seen as a blend of intelligence, agility, and forethought, enabling one to outsmart competitors.

Synonyms

outsmarting, outwitting, surmounting.

Examples of usage

  • The general managed to outmaneuver his opponents during the battle.
  • She outmaneuvered her rivals in the corporate world.
  • The athlete outmaneuvered his competitors on the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "outmaneuvering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคพเคœเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberlisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengalahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั…ะธั‚ั€ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przechytrzyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡บใ—ๆŠœใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉjouer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ superar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manevra yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ๊ฐ€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชููˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ekonat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekonรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่ถŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ premagati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirvinna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‹ะฟ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstรผnlรผk qazanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ superar

Etymology

The word 'outmaneuvering' is derived from two parts: 'out-' and 'maneuver.' 'Out-' is a prefix in English that implies surpassing or going beyond. The root 'maneuver' comes from the French word 'manoeuvre', which has its origins in Latin 'manuoperare', meaning 'to work by hand'. The term began to gain traction in military contexts, referring to the skillful movement of troops in tactics. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader usage in various competitive situations, including business and sports, highlighting the importance of strategy and cunning in achieving success over others. The evolution reflects the nuances of human competition and strategy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,794, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.