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

It demonstrates high performance with significantly fewer training parameters and shorter run-time compared to the latest deep learning-based models and, of course, it also outperforms explicit deconvolution methods.

From Science Daily

Upon comparing the results, the team found that the model achieved an average diagnostic accuracy that outperformed junior radiologists and remained competitive with senior radiologists.

From Science Daily

His campaign outperformed its goal of turning out men and holding women.

From Salon

This year, Jiang, a student at Jiangsu Lianshui Secondary Vocational School, outperformed other finalists from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions — including Peking University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Oxford.

From BBC

The Third District was seen as competitive, but unlikely to flip unless Democrats were positioned to outperform expectations in the state.

From Salon

Related Words

• exceed
• outrun
• surpass