outperform

American  

[out-per-fawrm] / ˌaʊt pərˈfɔrm /

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.

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outperform British  

/ ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːm /

verb

1. to perform better than (someone or something)

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Etymology

Origin of outperform

First recorded in 1955–60; out- + perform

Example Sentences

BCA Research analysts see Mexico’s stocks, peso and bond markets poised to outperform peers.

From Barron's

Other “asset-heavy” industries such as materials also outperformed, as investors scout for companies that would be tough for AI to disrupt.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ratio chart against the S&P 500 shows it has outperformed.

From Barron's

"Our analysis of nearly 10,000 patients reveals that simple, accessible therapies like knee bracing and water-based exercise outperform high-tech options like ultrasound. This could reshape clinical guidelines to focus on safer, lower-cost interventions."

From Science Daily

“Culture always outperforms every other variable in terms of what we want from the job,” Daisley said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• exceed
• outrun
• surpass