outprice
|out/price|
C1
/aʊtˈpraɪs/
set a higher price
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outprice' originates from the combination of 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and 'price,' referring to the act of setting a price beyond a certain point.
Historical Evolution
'Outprice' evolved from the combination of 'out-' and 'price' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to price beyond,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to set a price higher than a competitor or another product.
The company decided to outprice its competitors to maintain its premium brand image.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42