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outperform

[out-per-fawrm] / ˌaʊt pərˈfɔrm /


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The company said it found that the tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks, prompting discussions by regulators, legislators and financial institutions about the dangers it could pose to digital services.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Managers who demonstrate this skill can significantly outperform otherwise similar funds, and this outperformance reaches close to 2% per year following quarters in which managers make large changes to their factor exposures.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

While there isn’t a single, agreed-upon definition for quantum advantage, it generally refers to quantum systems’ ability to outperform classical computers at a range of tasks, doing so more efficiently, accurately, and inexpensively.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The bank raises its target price on Whitehaven’s stock to A$9.50 from A$9.25 and upgrades the stock to outperform from neutral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Children in those countries outperform our children, as nearly every story says.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove