outclass

[ out-klas, -klahs ]

verb (used with object)

1. to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior:

   He far outclasses the other runners in the race.

outclass

/ ˌaʊtˈklɑːs /

verb

1. to surpass in class, quality, etc
2. to defeat easily

Word History and Origins

Origin of outclass¹

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class

Example Sentences

In that regard, historians have hypothesized that the workmanship of some Germanic smiths perhaps even outclassed their Roman contemporaries – as suggested by archaeological evidence of smelting furnaces and funerary items.

From Realm of History

Rationales for political violence often mask deeper fears, such as the fear of being outclassed, outnumbered, or humiliated by some “other.”

From Time

It is a compelling vision of future warfare—one in which sufficiently advanced rifles allow infantry to automatically outclass enemies, the way sufficiently advanced jets and tanks allowed the same to happen decades prior.

From Popular-Science

Maryland gets outclassed by Alabama, sees its season end in the NCAA tournament’s second roundMaryland’s season ends in the Sweet 16 with a stunning loss to Texas

From Washington Post

Is that any reason why they should outclass you in courage and in determination?

From Project Gutenberg

You can outclass me in the ring, but it wouldn't help you much to beat me up, would it?

From Project Gutenberg

And these are too subtle for the vernacular guests, and outclass the counterchits altogether.

From Project Gutenberg

We farmers sometimes discover a plan accidentally that will outclass anything we can get in an agricultural college.

From Project Gutenberg

It cannot corrode and will outlast and outclass any similar pencil on the market.

From Project Gutenberg

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