Outperform: meaning, definitions and examples

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outperform

 

[ ˌaʊt.pəˈfɔːrm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in business

To perform better than someone or something else, especially in a competitive situation. To achieve a higher level of success or effectiveness compared to others.

Synonyms

excel, outdo, outshine, surpass

Examples of usage

  • The company managed to outperform its competitors in the market.
  • The athlete trained hard to outperform his previous results.
Context #2 | Verb

in academics

To do better than expected or required in academic performance. To achieve higher grades or results compared to others.

Synonyms

exceed, excel, outdo, surpass

Examples of usage

  • She always strives to outperform in her studies.
  • The student consistently outperforms his classmates in exams.

Translations

Translations of the word "outperform" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar

🇮🇳 बेहतर प्रदर्शन करना

🇩🇪 übertreffen

🇮🇩 mengungguli

🇺🇦 перевершувати

🇵🇱 przewyższać

🇯🇵 上回る (uwamawaru)

🇫🇷 surpasser

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 aşmak

🇰🇷 능가하다 (neunggahada)

🇸🇦 تفوّق على

🇨🇿 překonat

🇸🇰 prekonať

🇨🇳 表现优于 (biǎoxiàn yōuyú)

🇸🇮 preseči

🇮🇸 stá fram úr

🇰🇿 асып түсу

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება (gadacharbeba)

🇦🇿 üstələmək

🇲🇽 superar

Etymology

The word 'outperform' originated in the mid-20th century, combining the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'more than' and the verb 'perform'. It gained popularity in business and academic contexts, emphasizing the idea of exceeding expectations or achieving superior results.

See also: outperforming, perform, performability, performable, performance, performances, performer, performers, performing, underperformance, underperformer.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,783, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.