outperform

American  

[out-per-fawrm] / ˌaʊt pərˈfɔrm /

verb (used with object)

1. to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than.

   a new engine that outperforms the competition; a stock that outperformed all others.

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outperform British  

/ ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːm /

verb

1. to perform better than (someone or something)

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Etymology

Origin of outperform

First recorded in 1955–60; out- + perform

Example Sentences

International and emerging markets, small stocks and value stocks, have all been outperforming for the better part of a year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Coding has become the first domain where AI demonstrably outperforms humans at scale,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies like OpenAI, Alphabet, and Anthropic are releasing AI models that outperform their predecessors and offer new opportunities for users.

From Barron's

Snider and the team said 57% of large-cap mutual funds were outperforming their benchmarks year to date, and if that continues, will match 2022 as the strongest year for mutual fund performance since 2007.

From MarketWatch

Snider and the team said 57% of large-cap mutual funds were outperforming their benchmarks year to date, and if that continues, will match 2022 as the strongest year for mutual fund performance since 2007.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• exceed
• outrun
• surpass