Outstrip (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The company's profits this quarter outstrip those of last year by a significant margin.
- Her exceptional sales skills outstrip those of any other employee in the department.
- The new smartphone outstrips its predecessors in terms of battery life and processing speed.
- The charity's donations this year outstrip last year's total by over 50%.
- The city's economic growth is expected to outstrip the national average over the next five years.
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Meaning 2
Go far ahead of; "He outdistanced the other runners".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The new business's rapid growth will outstrip its competitors in the next few years.
- Her skills and knowledge quickly outstrip those of her colleagues who didn't attend the training.
- The energy demand is likely to outstrip the supply due to the increased population.
- The rate of technological advancements will outstrip our current understanding of its implications.
- The company's revenue is expected to outstrip its expenses by the end of the year.