overperform
Beat the forecast
To overperform is to exceed expectations or do better than predicted.
The term appears most often in business and finance contexts: The stock overperformed the market by twelve percent.
Athletes and students can also overperform—delivering results beyond what their track record suggested.
The opposite is underperform.
Exceed in achievement
- excelSurpass all others
- outdoExceed in achievement
- transcendGo beyond limits
- outstripSurpass or overtake
outpace · eclipse · overdeliver · overshoot · overachieve · outgun · outmatch · outscore
Exceed in brilliance
- outclassExceed in quality
- dominateControl through superior strength
- trounceDefeat decisively
- upstageDivert attention from another
overshadow · outmaneuver · outplay · outsmart · defeat · best · prevail · vanquish
Chronic occupational depletion
- overworkToil to exhaustion
- strainExcessive stretching force
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- unsustainableCannot be maintained indefinitely
overextend · overcommit · overreach · stress · perfectionism · workaholism · overdrive · relentless
Expression of high esteem
- praiseExpression of approval
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- kudosPraise and honor
commendation · raise · award · acknowledgment · distinction · honor · recognition · applause
One exceeding all expectations
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- frontrunnerLeading candidate or competitor
- pacesetterOne setting the standard
- MVPBest player award
surpass
Exceed in achievement
outstrip · outpace · eclipse · overdeliver · overshoot · overachieve · outgun · outmatch · outscore
outshine
Exceed in brilliance
upstage · overshadow · outmaneuver · outplay · outsmart · defeat · best · prevail · vanquish · conquer
burnout
Chronic occupational depletion
- overworkToil to exhaustion
- strainExcessive stretching force
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
unsustainable · overextend · overcommit · overreach · stress · perfectionism · workaholism · overdrive · relentless
accolade
Expression of high esteem
kudos · commendation · raise · award · acknowledgment · distinction · honor · recognition · applause · laurels
overachiever
One exceeding all expectations
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- frontrunnerLeading candidate or competitor
- pacesetterOne setting the standard
overperformunderperform
Fail to meet standards
fall short · disappoint · underdeliver · underachieve · lag
overperformance, overperforms, overperformed, overperforming