exceeding
ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ
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Definition of exceeding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
surpassing normalDatedgoing beyond what is usual or expectedDated
  • His exceeding kindness was noted by all..
surpassing transcending
2.
intensityDatedvery great or exceptional in degreeDated
  • The exceeding joy was evident in her smile.
exceptional extraordinary

Adverb

1.
measurementbeyond the usual or expected limit
  • Her kindness was exceeding what we anticipated.
beyond surpassing
2.
intensityto a very great degree or extent
  • The task was exceeding difficult for everyone.
excessively extremely

Noun

quantityDatedstate where amount is more than allowed or neededDated
  • The exceeding of the speed limit led to a fine.
casualty sufferer
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Origin of exceeding

Latin, excedere (to go beyond)

Terms with exceeding included in their meaning

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excessive size
exceeding the desired or necessary size
maximum limit
not exceeding a specified amount or degree
exceeding boundaries
going further than allowed or expected
excessive
exceeding what is necessary or required
exceeding limit
in a way that goes past a set maximum
exceeding amount
having more than the allowed or legal amount
limits
exceeding acceptable limits or boundaries
extra effort
effort exceeding the maximum possible

Examples of exceeding in a sentence

  • The project was completed with exceeding care.
  • His exceeding talent was recognized by everyone.
  • The exceeding beauty of the landscape was breathtaking.
  • The temperature was exceeding what the forecast predicted.
  • His performance was exceeding the team's expectations.
  • The weather was exceeding cold during the winter months.

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  1. French:exceptionnel, au-delà, ...
  2. German:außergewöhnlich, über das übliche Maß hinaus, ...
  3. Italian:straordinario, oltre, ...
  4. Spanish:excesivo, más allá, ...
  5. Portuguese:excessivo, além do esperado, ...
  6. Chinese:过分的, 超越, ...
  7. Japanese:並外れた, 超えて, ...
  8. Arabic:متجاوز, بِشَكْلٍ مُتَجَاوِزٍ لِلْحَدِّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲרִיג, מֵעַל וּמֵעֵבֶר, ...
  10. Russian:чрезмерный, превыше, ...
  11. Ukrainian:надмірний, понад те, ...
  12. Hindi:अत्यधिक, बढ़कर, ...
exceed
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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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