Outpacing: meaning, definitions and examples
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outpacing
[ aʊtˈpeɪsɪŋ ]
business growth
To outpace means to surpass or exceed in growth, speed, or development, especially in a business context. It refers to the act of moving faster or achieving more progress than others in a competitive environment.
Synonyms
exceed, outperform, outstrip, surpass.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| outpacing |
Used when something is moving or developing faster than something else, often in a race or competition scenario.
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| surpass |
Used when something does better than something else, often in terms of quality, performance, or achievement, emphasizing that it goes beyond a standard or expectation.
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| exceed |
Used when something goes beyond a certain limit or expectation, often in terms of numbers or performance.
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| outstrip |
Used when something goes far ahead of something else in terms of development or progress, often with a sense of leaving something behind.
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| outperform |
Used when something performs better than something else, especially in terms of efficiency or quality.
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Examples of usage
- Despite fierce competition, our company managed to outpace all competitors in terms of sales growth.
- The technology sector is known for its rapid advancements, with new innovations constantly outpacing the previous ones.
Translations
Translations of the word "outpacing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ultrapassando
🇮🇳 आगे निकलना
🇩🇪 überholen
🇮🇩 melampaui
🇺🇦 випередження
🇵🇱 wyprzedzanie
🇯🇵 追い越す
🇫🇷 dépasser
🇪🇸 superando
🇹🇷 geçmek
🇰🇷 앞지르기
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 předbíhání
🇸🇰 predbiehanie
🇨🇳 超越
🇸🇮 prehitevanje
🇮🇸 að fara fram úr
🇰🇿 озып кету
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება
🇦🇿 öndələmək
🇲🇽 superando
Etymology
The word 'outpace' originated from the combination of 'out' meaning surpassing or exceeding, and 'pace' meaning speed or rate. It first appeared in the mid-19th century and has since been commonly used in business and competitive contexts to describe the act of achieving growth or progress faster than others.