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Outperforming: meaning, definitions and examples

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outperforming

 

[ ˌaʊt.pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in business

To perform better than someone or something else, especially in terms of financial results or success.

Synonyms

excel, outdo, outshine, surpass

Examples of usage

  • Our company has been outperforming our competitors for the past three years.
  • Despite the challenging market conditions, the stock has been outperforming expectations.
Context #2 | Verb

in sports

To perform better than an opponent in a sports competition.

Synonyms

outclass, outplay, outrun, outstrip

Examples of usage

  • The young athlete has been outperforming seasoned players in the tournament.
  • She outperformed her personal best in the final race.

Word origin

The word 'outperform' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'out' and 'perform'. It gained popularity in business and sports contexts, emphasizing the act of surpassing others in performance or achievement.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,643, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.