outrank

[US]/aʊt'ræŋk/
[UK]/ˌaʊt'ræŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to have a higher position or rank than; to be higher in rank than; to be above in position.

Phrases & Collocations

be outranked by

Example Sentences

Peanuts now outrank cotton as the chief crop.

His seniority outranks mine in the company.

In this organization, experience often outranks qualifications.

Her expertise outranks her colleagues in the field of technology.

The safety of the passengers outranks all other considerations for the airline.

In this competition, skill outranks luck.

Quality should always outrank quantity in our production process.

In the military, rank outranks personal preference.

In academic circles, research output often outranks teaching ability.

Her determination to succeed outranks any obstacles in her way.

The team's unity outranks individual achievements in this sport.

Real-world Examples

Now, it goes without saying that I would outrank the three of you, but the question remains, by how much?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 5

Living in my family house? Working to preserve my estate and being outranked by your own stepson?

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

Oh, Dr. Bailey outranks Dr. Stevens, so it's safe to say Dr. Bailey's advice is the one to follow.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

But there are a lot of people who outrank me in this organization and who have more experience.

Source: 2012 ESLPod

Javier is saying there are other people in this company who outrank him and who have more experience.

Source: 2012 ESLPod

" Rebel commanders outrank royalty." He shoots Claudette a wink and a salute, and she positively melts.

Source: Red White & Royal Blue

He was offered an earldom but refused on the basis that he would outrank his 92-year-old father.

Source: Character Profile

Fun fact, Delaware is the second smallest state but outranks five states in terms of population, including Alaska, which is the largest state in the United States.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2023 Compilation

If you do not, you may see yourself as a go-getter for whom verve and speed outrank care: get it done decently now rather than perfectly later.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

In December 1944 Congress instituted the five-star rank of General of the Army for the likes of Eisenhower, Marshall, and MacArthur, but Pershing continued to outrank them as General of the Armies.

Source: Character Profile

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