overperforming
overperforming is the present participle and gerund of overperform.
Meaning of overperform
Verb
overperform (third-person singular simple present overperforms, present participle overperforming, simple past and past participle overperformed)
- To perform better than expected, required, or predicted; to exceed a relevant standard or benchmark in performance.
- In contrast, Haaland is overperforming by 6.83 goals since joining Dortmund, which is almost a 14-goal swing between the pair.2021 February 4, Raj Chohan, “Erling Braut Haaland: Would Man City, Liverpool, Man Utd or Chelsea suit striker best?”, in BBC Sport
Adjective
overperforming (comparative more overperforming, superlative most overperforming)
- That performs better than required
Antonyms of overperforming
Forms of overperforming
| comparative | more overperforming |
|---|---|
| superlative | most overperforming |
Questions about overperforming
- What does overperforming mean?
- Overperforming means that performs better than required.
- What is overperforming the present participle and gerund of?
- Overperforming is the present participle and gerund of overperform.
- What part of speech is overperforming?
- Overperforming is an adjective.
Words near overperforming in the dictionary
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