outperform
pronunciation
How to pronounce outperform in British English:
UK [ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːm]
How to pronounce outperform in American English:
US [ˌaʊtpərˈfɔːrm]
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- Verb:
- be or do something to a greater degree
Word Origin
- outperform (v.)
- 1960, from out (adv.) + perform. Related: Outperformed; outperforming.
Example
- 1. They will outperform those wedded to market share , ebitda growth , or eps management .
- 2. In the technology sector , one expects the latest generation of products to outperform those they are replacing .
- 3. But character can 't be taught in the classroom . Girls outperform boys at all levels of education .
- 4. " We outperform fixed deposits and the ftse , " says mr stevens . " It 's a good return for investors . "
- 5. High-grade corporate bonds are set to outperform other asset classes in 2009 , fund managers and market strategists surveyed by the financial times have forecast .