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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Recently an AI bot created by Stanford researchers outperformed some human testers in looking for security flaws in a network.

From The Wall Street Journal

Restaurant stocks are expected to outperform in 2026 due to consumer demand, lower interest rates, and easier sales comparisons.

From Barron's

"Even among Silicon Valley allies, he has outperformed expectations," said a former close associate, speaking anonymously to discuss the matter candidly.

From Barron's

Newton said he sees a rebound right on schedule, and the AI-chip maker outperforming over the next few weeks.

From MarketWatch

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