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Outperform is a verb that refers to the act of performing better or achieving superior results compared to others in a particular activity, endeavor, or performance. It is often used to describe a situation where someone or something surpasses the expectations, standards, or achievements set by their peers, competitors, or previous performances.
When something or someone outperforms, it implies a higher degree of excellence, efficiency, effectiveness, or success in their performance or outcome. For instance, in the context of finance and investment, if a company's stock or investment portfolio outperforms the market, it means it has provided better returns or results in comparison to other companies or the overall market average.
In sports, if a team or an athlete outperforms their opponents, it means they have excelled in their performance, perhaps by scoring more goals, winning more games, or displaying exceptional skills. Similarly, in academic or professional contexts, if a student or an employee outperforms their peers, it signifies that they have achieved higher grades, shown exceptional skills, accomplished notable projects, or received recognition for their work.
Outperforming can also be related to technology, where one product or system may outperform another in terms of speed, efficiency, reliability, or functionality.
Overall, outperform is a term used to describe a situation where someone or something stands out by demonstrating superior performance, results, or achievements when compared to others in a particular domain.
The word "outperform" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "out" and "perform".
The word "out" is a preposition/adverb that originated from Old English and has various meanings, including "outside" or "beyond". It is commonly used to indicate exceeding or surpassing something, as in "outdo", "outshine", or "outwit".
The word "perform" comes from the Latin word "performare", which means "to carry out" or "to accomplish". It is a combination of the prefix "per-" meaning "thoroughly" and the verb "formare" meaning "to form" or "to shape". "Perform" broadly means to do or achieve something or carry out an action, often in a skillful or successful manner.
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