Outspent: meaning, definitions and examples

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outspent

 

[ aʊtspɛnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

Outspent means to spend more money than someone or something else. It is often used in comparisons, particularly in economic or political discussions, where one entity or individual exceeds the spending of another.

Synonyms

exceeded, outlayed, overspent

Examples of usage

  • The candidate was outspent by his opponent during the election.
  • In the bidding war, the corporation outspent its rivals significantly.
  • The charity outspent its budget to ensure the event's success.

Translations

Translations of the word "outspent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gasto mais do que

🇮🇳 अधिक खर्च किया

🇩🇪 überstiegen

🇮🇩 mengeluarkan lebih banyak

🇺🇦 перевищив витрати

🇵🇱 przekroczył wydatki

🇯🇵 支出を超えた

🇫🇷 dépassé en dépenses

🇪🇸 superado en gastos

🇹🇷 harcamaları aşmak

🇰🇷 비용 초과

🇸🇦 تفوق في الإنفاق

🇨🇿 překročeno výdaje

🇸🇰 prekročené výdavky

🇨🇳 超支

🇸🇮 preseženimi stroški

🇮🇸 yfirgert

🇰🇿 шығыстарды асып кету

🇬🇪 გადასული ხარჯები

🇦🇿 xərcləri aşdı

🇲🇽 superado en gastos

Etymology

The verb 'outspent' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' which implies surpassing or exceeding, and the verb 'spend,' which originates from the Old English 'spendan,' meaning to distribute or pay out money. The term has evolved through Middle English into its current form, reflecting the action of spending money. The use of 'outspent' has gained prominence in financial discussions, especially in contexts such as elections, budgets, and corporate finance, where expenditure is a critical factor. This term encapsulates competitive financial behavior and highlights disparities in resource allocation.