outperform

American

[out-per-fawrm] / ˌaʊt pərˈfɔrm /

verb (used with object)

to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than.

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

outperform British

/ ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːm /

verb

to perform better than (someone or something)

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Etymology

Origin of outperform

First recorded in 1955–60; out- + perform

Example Sentences

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One analyst found that Rehmet outperformed Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, by more than 50 points in some of the largely Hispanic areas of Fort Worth.

From Salon

They have been really outperforming the broader market, according to Matt Orton, head of advisory solutions and market strategy for Raymond James Investment Management.

From Barron's

Scientists estimate that quantum computers will need millions of qubits to outperform today's most powerful supercomputers.

From Science Daily

Small-cap stocks tend to outperform their large-cap counterparts in the first month of a new year, a trend that’s commonly referred to as the “January effect.”

From MarketWatch

The Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index has outperformed the S&P 500 since the start of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

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