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

On election night, at a political watch party, Abbas Alawieh, a Palestinian-American from Dearborn, Michigan, felt zero surprise as he saw Donald Trump outperform his 2020 numbers in county after county, pulling off a nightlong march to victory.

From Slate

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

From Salon

New York's 3rd District, which spans Long Island and a portion of Queens, could also be competitive if Republicans outperform expectations.

From Salon

“You’ve got to get in there and outwork them, outthink them, outperform them,” Dennis had told his son, “until there’s no doubt in anybody’s mind that you should be in there.”

From Los Angeles Times

Podcasters have become key players in shaping public discussions around elections, and in the process, they compete with and often outperform legacy media outlets.

From Salon

Related Words

• exceed
• outrun
• surpass