Outranking: meaning, definitions and examples

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outranking

 

[ aʊtˈræŋkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

competition scenario

Outranking refers to the act of surpassing another in rank or position. This term is commonly used in various fields, including marketing, where a business aims to outrank its competitors in search engine results. It can also apply in social hierarchies or competitive environments. When one entity outranks another, it holds a superior status, which could stem from better performance, greater influence, or more resources.

Synonyms

exceeding, outpacing, overshadowing, surpassing

Examples of usage

  • The company is focused on outranking its rivals in the market.
  • In SEO, outranking competitors is essential for better visibility.
  • The athlete worked hard to outrank the current champion.
  • Their innovative strategies helped them outrank competitors in sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "outranking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar

🇮🇳 उच्च स्थान पर रखना

🇩🇪 übertreffen

🇮🇩 meningkatkan peringkat

🇺🇦 перевершувати

🇵🇱 przewyższać

🇯🇵 上回る

🇫🇷 dépasser

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 üstün gelmek

🇰🇷 능가하다

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 překonat

🇸🇰 prekonať

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 preseči

🇮🇸 yfirsta

🇰🇿 асып кету

🇬🇪 გადასვლა

🇦🇿 üstün gəlmək

🇲🇽 superar

Etymology

The term 'outrank' is derived from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'more than', and 'rank', which originates from the Old French 'ranc', meaning 'row' or 'line'. The combination signals the idea of being higher or superior in a hierarchical structure. The use of 'outrank' grew in popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in competitive contexts such as business and sport. Its application in digital marketing gained prominence with the rise of the internet, where search engine optimization (SEO) became crucial for visibility and success. The continual evolution of the term reflects the changing landscapes of competition and status in various fields.