Outperform: meaning, definitions and examples
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outperform
[ ˌaʊt.pəˈfɔːrm ]
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.
in academics
To do better than expected or required in academic performance. To achieve higher grades or results compared to others.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.