outperform

verb

out·​per·​form ˌau̇t-pər-ˈfȯrm How to pronounce outperform (audio)
ˌau̇t-pə-
outperformed; outperforming; outperforms

transitive verb

: to perform better than
Today a kid who flips burgers can save enough money to buy a motorcycle that will outperform all but a couple of pricey sports cars.James R. Petersen

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Quality, momentum, and large caps outperformed growth, value, and small caps. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 If that’s the case, Lee expects the Magnificent Seven stocks could outperform. Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 Photos / Getty Images) Your Next Read MLB win total best bets: 4 teams that should outperform their number Four MLB Opening Day games to watch. Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 The restaurant has even outperformed its other locations in New York City. Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outperform

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outperform was in 1937

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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outperform. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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