exceeded
ɪkˈsidɪd
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Definition of exceeded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

surpassedgone beyond the limit or standard
  • The exceeded expectations led to a bonus for the team.
  • The exceeded budget caused issues.
  • Her exceeded goals impressed everyone.
outdone surpassed
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Origin of exceeded

Latin, excedere (to go beyond)

Terms with exceeded included in their meaning

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limits
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
boundaries
situation where a boundary or limit is exceeded
boundaries
limit that should not be exceeded
capability
exceeded one's abilities or resources
comparison
exceeded in quality or degree
comparison
exceeded in quality or performance
technology
exceeded a time limit causing termination
ability
exceeded in ability or skill

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  1. French:dépassé, ...
  2. German:überschritten, ...
  3. Italian:superato, ...
  4. Spanish:superado, ...
  5. Portuguese:excedido, ...
  6. Chinese:超出的, ...
  7. Japanese:超えた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَجاوِز, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁחָצָה אֶת הַצִּפִּיוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:превышенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевищений, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमा से बढ़ा हुआ, ...
exceed
ɪkˈsiːd

Definition of exceed - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
measurementgo beyond some limit or rule
  • He exceeded the speed limit on the highway.
overstep surpass transcend
2.
comparisonbe greater in degree or quantity
  • The demand exceeded the supply.
outdo surpass
3.
qualityRarebe better than somethingRare
  • Her performance exceeded all expectations.
outdo outshine surpass
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Expressions with exceed

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go beyond acceptable limits or boundaries
His behavior exceeded all bounds at the party.
to go beyond what is required or expected
Her presentation exceeded expectations and impressed the entire board.
make decisions outside one's power
She exceeded her authority by signing the contract without consulting her boss.
be much better or more successful than anyone thought possible
The new product sales exceed all expectations this quarter.
act beyond the legal power or authority
The officer exceeded his jurisdiction by making the arrest outside his assigned area.

Origin of exceed

Latin, excedere (to go out) + ex (out) + cedere (to go)

Examples of exceed in a sentence

  • She exceeded expectations with her outstanding performance.
  • His performance exceeded expectations.
  • The cost exceeded our budget.
  • The new model exceeds the previous one in efficiency.
  • His skills exceed those of his peers.

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  1. French:dépasser, excéder, ...
  2. German:überschreiten, übersteigen, ...
  3. Italian:superare, ...
  4. Spanish:exceder, superar, ...
  5. Portuguese:ultrapassar, ...
  6. Chinese:超出, 胜过, ...
  7. Japanese:超える, 上回る, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجَاوَزَ, فاق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחֲרוֹג, לַעֲלוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:превышать, превысить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевищити, перевищувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमा लाँघना, से अधिक होना, ...

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