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

In a note published Sunday, he reaffirmed his outperform rating and raised his price target on the stock to $305 from $290.

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Unlike traditional passive ETFs, which track a market index like the S&P 500, these funds are curated by a manager who chooses a collection of securities and is aiming to outperform the broader market.

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Stocks of mining companies significantly outperformed over the past week, as investors bet the Fed will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting.

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These younger consumers outperform in their social-media influence and tend to explore a wider range of brands.

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One of Invesco’s indexing strategies has consistently outperformed the S&P 500.

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Related Words

• exceed 
• outrun 
• surpass