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Definition of outperformance

outperformance

/ˌaʊtpərˈfɔːrməns/
out · per · form · ance
Plural:outperformances
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outperformance Lexical Profile

outperformance Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or result of performing better than a competitor, benchmark, or expectation, particularly in financial, corporate, or athletic contexts.

Example

"The mutual fund's consistent outperformance against the broader market index attracted a wave of new institutional investors."

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• Rhymes for outperformance

• Nearby Words

ourisia
ouse
outjinx
outperformance
outrightness
ouzel
ouzoud

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'out-' (meaning to exceed) with the noun 'performance'. It gained widespread usage in the late 20th century, primarily within financial and corporate jargon.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outperformance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outperformance
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