outpoint

[ out-point ]

verb (used with object)

1. to excel in number of points, as in a competition or contest.
2. Nautical. to sail closer to the wind than (another ship).

outpoint

/ ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt /

verb

1. to score more points than
2. nautical to sail closer to the wind (point higher) than (another sailing vessel)

Word History and Origins

Origin of outpoint¹

First recorded in 1585–95; out- + point

Example Sentences

Boxing waited 25 years for an undisputed heavyweight champion before Usyk outpointed Fury in December.

From BBC

On both occasions, Usyk rose to his feet and outpointed his opponent.

From BBC

Shields outpointed Marshall when they met for the undisputed middleweight boxing title in London in October 2022.

From BBC

Briton Cameron, 32, was outpointed by Katie Taylor in Dublin in November, having beaten the Irishwoman on points in their first meeting in May.

From BBC

Kelce got the better of the Vikings, however, just as he outpointed Rodgers.

From Seattle Times