Outpoint: meaning, definitions and examples
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outpoint
[ aʊtˌpɔɪnt ]
sports scoring
To outpoint an opponent means to score more points than them in a competitive sport, typically in boxing or similar sports. The decision of a contest might hinge on the number of points scored rather than a knockout.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He managed to outpoint his rival in the championship match.
- The judges decided to outpoint the challenger after a closely contested bout.
- In the final rounds, she outpointed her opponent to secure the victory.
- The boxer trained hard to outpoint each contender in the league.
comparison
Outpoint can also refer to the act of being superior in some regard, usually when comparing two or more entities. This usage extends beyond sports into other competitive fields.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- In the debate, she outpointed her colleagues with solid arguments.
- The new model outpoints the previous versions in efficiency.
- In terms of features, this phone outpoints its competitors.
- His experience outpoints that of any other candidate.
Translations
Translations of the word "outpoint" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superar
🇮🇳 बाहरी बिंदु
🇩🇪 übertreffen
🇮🇩 mengalahkan
🇺🇦 перевершити
🇵🇱 przewyższyć
🇯🇵 アウトポイント
🇫🇷 dépasser
🇪🇸 superar
🇹🇷 geçmek
🇰🇷 초과하다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonat
🇸🇰 prekonávať
🇨🇳 超越
🇸🇮 preseči
🇮🇸 yfirgefa
🇰🇿 асып кету
🇬🇪 გადატვირთვა
🇦🇿 üstünlük
🇲🇽 superar
Etymology
The word 'outpoint' is a compound of the prefix 'out-', meaning 'beyond' or 'outwards', and 'point', which refers to scoring points in a competitive context. Its earliest usages can be traced back to the mid-20th century, particularly in boxing, where competitors score points based on their performance. The term encapsulates both the physical aspects of scoring and the strategic maneuvering athletes employ to secure victory, emphasizing that performance can often be quantified through points rather than just decisive action like a knockout. As sports evolved and more competitive events were tracked using point systems, the term gained broader usage in various contexts, adhering to the notion of outperforming or achieving a higher score.