Outsmarting: meaning, definitions and examples
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outsmarting
[ aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪŋ ]
cleverness and strategy
Outsmarting refers to the act of using intelligence or cleverness to defeat or gain an advantage over someone. This often involves strategizing and thinking critically to outmaneuver others in a situation.
Synonyms
best, outfox, outmaneuver, outthink, outwit.
Examples of usage
- She outsmarted her opponents in the game.
- He managed to outsmart the competition with his innovative ideas.
- The detective was skilled at outsmarting criminals during investigations.
- They often outsmarted their rivals through careful planning.
Translations
Translations of the word "outsmarting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superar
🇮🇳 बुद्धि से हराना
🇩🇪 überlisten
🇮🇩 menang
🇺🇦 перехитрити
🇵🇱 przechytrzyć
🇯🇵 出し抜く
🇫🇷 déjouer
🇪🇸 superar
🇹🇷 üstün gelmek
🇰🇷 이기다
🇸🇦 التفوق
🇨🇿 přechytračit
🇸🇰 prekonať
🇨🇳 智胜
🇸🇮 premagati
🇮🇸 yfirstig
🇰🇿 алдай білу
🇬🇪 გადატანა
🇦🇿 üstün gəlmək
🇲🇽 superar
Etymology
The term 'outsmart' is a combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'to a greater degree than,' and 'smart,' which originates from the Old English 'smerte,' meaning 'to be sharp, quick, or intelligent.' The usage of 'outsmart' emerged in the late 19th century as a colloquial expression, emphasizing the idea of surpassing someone in intelligence or wits. Over time, it has been used in various contexts, from casual conversations to literature and politics, highlighting the tactics of cleverness used in competition or conflict.