outperform

[out-per-fawrm]

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.

outperform

/ ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːm /

verb

1. to perform better than (someone or something)

Word History and Origins

Origin of outperform¹

First recorded in 1955–60; out- + perform

Example Sentences

Set to low, it outperforms any hair dryer; at full blast, it hits 162 mph.

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This year, it outperformed models from OpenAI and Google in several advanced tests, including one that asks Ph.D.-level questions about topics ranging from ancient linguistics to gravitational physics.

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“We really like wireless as a neighborhood in the U.S., and we have clearly outperformed everyone else,” Gopalan said in an interview, adding that T-Mobile’s home broadband business has more room to grow.

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With a range of 321 miles, both vehicles offer slightly less battery performance than pricier versions but outperform other models in Tesla’s lineup.

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Fragrance sales in recent years have outperformed sales in other beauty product categories.

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Related Words

• exceed 
• outrun 
• surpass