outthink

[ out-thingk ]

verb (used with object)

, out·thought, out·think·ing.

1. to excel in thinking; think; think faster, more accurately, or more perceptively than:

   outthinking most of her contemporaries in the field of human relations.

2. to get the advantage of (someone) by quick or clever thinking; think; outwit:

   only a split second to outthink his opponent.

outthink

/ ˌaʊtˈθɪŋk /

verb

1. to outdo in thinking
2. to outwit

Word History and Origins

Origin of outthink¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; out- + think ¹

Example Sentences

“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

In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Puchai predicted the technology underlying Gemini Advanced will be able to outthink even the smartest people when tackling many complex topics.

From Seattle Times

Fedora on head, bullwhip in hand, mind racing a mile a minute to outthink hot-on-his-heels pursuers, he’s very much the Indy of old.

From Seattle Times

“If you keep your mental game, you’ll get close. I’m not going to outhit and outputt them, but I can outthink them.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was fun watching the Richmond coaching staff trying to figure out how to outthink how Nate would inevitably outthink them.

From New York Times