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overachieve
[ oh-ver-uh-cheev ]
/ ˌoʊ vər əˈtʃiv /
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verb (used without object), o·ver·a·chieved, o·ver·a·chiev·ing.
to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
to perform better or achieve more than expected, especially by others.
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OTHER WORDS FROM overachieve
o·ver·a·chieve·ment, nouno·ver·a·chiev·er, nounWords nearby overachieve
ovenware, ovenwood, over, over a barrel, overabundance, overachieve, overact, overactive, over again, over against, overage
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How to use overachieve in a sentence
Sea surface temperatures are sufficiently warm to support a hurricane, and already Elsa has exhibited a tendency to overachieve.
Elsa rapidly strengthens into hurricane, could affect Florida next week|Matthew Cappucci|July 2, 2021|Washington PostWhile Portland has been consistent in making the playoffs and, in some cases, has overachieved, they still haven’t truly contended for a championship … and some wonder if blowing up the roster is the only way they’ll get there.
It is worth noting, though, that historically, environmental goals in five-year plans have been set to be overachieved.
China aims to be carbon neutral by 2060. Its new 5-year plan won’t cut it.|Lili Pike|March 5, 2021|VoxNot every campaign will overachieve those KPIs, but many marketers are seeing campaigns consistently meet or exceed their KPIs.
People-based identifiers are driving personalized customer experiences|Trevor Grigoruk|March 3, 2021|Digiday
British Dictionary definitions for overachieve
overachieve
/ (ˌəʊvərəˈtʃiːv) /
verb
(intr) to perform (for example, in examinations) better than would be expected on the basis of one's age or talents
Derived forms of overachieve
overachiever, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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