Outmatching: meaning, definitions and examples
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outmatching
[ aʊtˈmætʃɪŋ ]
competition context
To outmatch means to surpass or exceed someone or something in a particular quality, skill, or feature. This term is often used in competitive scenarios, such as sports or business, to highlight an advantage one party has over another. It implies not just doing better, but doing so to such an extent that the opposing party is left clearly at a disadvantage. Outmatching can refer to tangible qualities, like speed or strength, as well as intangible ones, like intelligence or strategy.
Synonyms
defeat, excel, outshine, overcome, surpass
Examples of usage
- He outmatched his opponent in every round.
- The team outmatched their rivals with superior strategy.
- Her skills outmatch those of her colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "outmatching" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superando
🇮🇳 बाहर करना
🇩🇪 übertreffen
🇮🇩 melebihi
🇺🇦 перевершення
🇵🇱 przewyższanie
🇯🇵 上回る
🇫🇷 dépasser
🇪🇸 superar
🇹🇷 aşmak
🇰🇷 초월하다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonávání
🇸🇰 prevyšovanie
🇨🇳 超越
🇸🇮 preseganje
🇮🇸 yfirgengið
🇰🇿 асып кету
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება
🇦🇿 üstünlük
🇲🇽 superar
Etymology
The word 'outmatch' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'to a greater degree' and the noun 'match' which itself has roots in Middle English 'macche', from Old French 'esmaiche', which comes from Late Latin 'mānsio', meaning 'a measurement or degree'. The term has evolved in usage since its inception, from its literal sense of matching something on a basic level to its current form where it encompasses the idea of one entity having a significant advantage over another. The rise of competitive sports and professional environments has further popularized the term, especially in contexts where performance is critically analyzed and compared.