Outstripping: meaning, definitions and examples

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outstripping

[aʊtˈstrɪpɪŋ ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Verb}

competition

To outstrip means to go faster or farther than someone else in a race or competition. It can also mean to surpass or exceed someone or something in a particular quality or achievement.

Synonyms

exceed, outrun, overtake, surpass.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
outstripping	Used when comparing progress, speeds, or achievements, especially in a race or competitive context. The company's growth is outstripping its competitors She is outstripping her teammates in training
surpass	Used when something is better or greater than something else, often in terms of quality, skill, or achievement. Her latest novel surpasses all her previous works Our sales have surpassed last year's totals
exceed	Use when something goes beyond a set limit, standard, or expectation in various contexts like performance, quantity, or speed. The final cost exceeded our budget His performance exceeded expectations
outrun	Best used when referring to physically running faster than someone or something, or metaphorically when avoiding or escaping something negative. The thief managed to outrun the police She tried to outrun her past
overtake	Commonly used in driving when one vehicle passes another, or metaphorically when someone or something surpasses another in rank, status, or progress. He had to overtake a slow-moving truck The small startup is set to overtake the market leader

Examples of usage

He outstripped all his competitors in the race.
Her talent for painting outstrips that of her peers.
The company's profits have outstripped expectations.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word comes from 'out' meaning beyond or surpassing, and 'stripping' which relates to moving swiftly.
It evolved in the English language from the late 15th century, commonly used in contexts of speed and competition.

Sports

In many competitive sports, athletes often focus on outstripping their opponents to achieve victory.
The concept of outstripping is crucial in racing events, whether on track, in swimming, or even in business rivalries.

Economics

In economics, outstripping can refer to one country's economic growth surpassing that of others, impacting global markets.
Emerging markets sometimes outstrip developed economies in growth rates, attracting investment and attention.

Technology

In the tech world, innovation often outstrips regulation, leading to discussions about how to keep pace with rapid advances.
Consumer electronics companies strive to outstrip competitors through cutting-edge designs and superior performance.

Education

In education, some students may outstrip their peers in understanding certain subjects, leading to differentiated learning plans.
Teachers may design lesson plans aiming to help all students work toward outstripping their previous academic achievements.

Translations

Translations of the word "outstripping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superação

🇮🇳 आगे निकलना

🇩🇪 Überholen

🇮🇩 melampaui

🇺🇦 випередження

🇵🇱 wyprzedzanie

🇯🇵 追い越し

🇫🇷 dépassement

🇪🇸 adelantamiento

🇹🇷 geçme

🇰🇷 추월

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 předjíždění

🇸🇰 predbiehanie

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 prehitevanje

🇮🇸 framúrtak

🇰🇿 озу

🇬🇪 გადასწრება

🇦🇿 öndəkeçmə

🇲🇽 adelantamiento

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,962 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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