outgo

[out-goh]

noun

plural

outgoes 

1. the act or process of going out.

   Her illness occasioned a tremendous outgo of affectionate concern.

2. money paid out; expenditure.

   a record of income and outgo.

3. something that goes out; outflow.

   The outgo of electrical energy had to be increased.

verb (used with object)

outwent, outgone, outgoing. 

1. to go beyond; outdistance.

   to outgo the minimum rquirements.

2. to surpass, excel, or outdo.

   Each child was encouraged to outgo the others.

3. Archaic.,  to go faster than; excel in speed.

outgo

verb

1. (tr) to exceed or outstrip

noun

1. cost; outgoings; outlay

2. something that goes out; outflow

Word History and Origins

Origin of outgo¹

First recorded in 1520–30; out- + go ¹

Example Sentences

He said he was a "strong supporter" of the BBC and that Davie was "a supreme talent", but that the outgoing director general had "a blind spot on editorial failings" that led to his downfall.

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Albert’s role as the outgoing governor is a sly send-up of political animals, his barely concealed ambition masked by charisma, with just enough sincerity and genuine affection for Ella to make him conflicted.

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The outgoing CEO’s political affiliations remain opaque to the average American despite his tenure spanning four presidential administrations.

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The production, directed by La Jolla Playhouse outgoing artistic director Christopher Ashley, makes musical comedy seem like the crudest of art forms.

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For now, with the outgoing government slated to return to power, prohibition will remain in Bihar.

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