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outperform

[out-per-fawrm]

outperform Definition

  • 1to perform better than someone or something else
  • 2to exceed expectations or standards

Using outperform: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outperform" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's stock has consistently outperformed the market.

  • Example

    Her grades outperformed those of her classmates.

  • Example

    The athlete hopes to outperform his personal best in the upcoming competition.

outperform Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outperform

Antonyms for outperform

  • underperform
  • fall short of

Phrases with outperform

  • to do better than one's previous best performance

    Example

    She outperformed herself in the final exam, earning the highest grade in the class.

  • to do better than other companies or individuals in a particular field

    Example

    The new product design helped the company outperform the competition and increase sales.

  • outperform expectations

    to do better than what was predicted or anticipated

    Example

    The team's performance outperformed expectations, resulting in a surprise victory.

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Summary: outperform in Brief

To 'outperform' [out-per-fawrm] means to perform better than someone or something else, exceeding expectations or standards. It is often used in business, academics, and sports, as in 'The company's stock has consistently outperformed the market.' 'Outperform' can be extended into phrases like 'outperform oneself,' referring to doing better than one's previous best performance, and 'outperform the competition,' meaning to do better than other companies or individuals in a particular field.

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