Outranked: meaning, definitions and examples
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outranked
[ aʊtˌræŋkt ]
competition ranking
To outrank someone means to have a higher rank or status than them in a competitive context. This term is often used in professional environments to describe someone's superior position compared to another person or entity.
Synonyms
outperform, overtake, surpass.
Examples of usage
- She outranked her colleagues in the promotion race.
- In the military, officers can outrank others based on their position.
- The new model outranked the previous version in sales.
Translations
Translations of the word "outranked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ultrapassado
🇮🇳 पराजित
🇩🇪 übertroffen
🇮🇩 dihancurkan
🇺🇦 перевершений
🇵🇱 przechodzący
🇯🇵 凌駕した
🇫🇷 dépassé
🇪🇸 superado
🇹🇷 geride bırakılan
🇰🇷 능가된
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonaný
🇸🇰 prekonaný
🇨🇳 超越
🇸🇮 presežen
🇮🇸 yfirst
🇰🇿 асып кеткен
🇬🇪 გადატანილი
🇦🇿 üstün gəlmiş
🇲🇽 superado
Etymology
The term 'outranked' is derived from the combination of 'out,' meaning beyond or external, and 'rank,' which refers to a level of hierarchy or status. The use of 'rank' in this context can be traced back to the Middle French word 'ranque,' which was borrowed into English around the late 14th century. Over time, the concept of ranking evolved from its original military connotation to include various fields such as business, sports, and academics. 'Outrank' specifically became popular in the 20th century as competitive environments expanded, leading to a greater emphasis on hierarchical structures. Today, it is commonly used in discussions related to job positions, achievements, and competitive analysis.