outperform
|out/per/form|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌaʊtpərˈfɔrm/
🇬🇧
/ˌaʊtpəˈfɔːm/
perform better
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outperform' originates from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and the verb 'perform' meaning 'to carry out an action or task'.
Historical Evolution
'outperform' was formed by combining 'out-' with 'perform' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perform beyond expectations', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to perform better than someone or something else.
The new software outperforms the old version in speed and efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39