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outclass

American  
[out-klas, -klahs] / ˌaʊtˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /

verb (used with object)

  1. to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior.

    He far outclasses the other runners in the race.
outclass British  
/ ˌaʊtˈklɑːs /

verb

  1. to surpass in class, quality, etc

  2. to defeat easily

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Etymology

Origin of outclass

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class

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