Synonyms

outrank

American

[out-rangk] / ˌaʊtˈræŋk /

verb (used with object)

to have a higher rank than.

A major outranks a captain in the army.

outrank British

/ ˌaʊtˈræŋk /

verb

to be of higher rank than
to take priority over

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Etymology

Origin of outrank

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; out- + rank ¹

Example Sentences

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As the liner notes explain, Dylan is the third-most popular covered songwriter ever, outranked only by The Beatles and Duke Ellington.

From Salon

In 2025, Wall Street analysts remain a bullish group, with Buy ratings vastly outranking Sell ratings.

From Barron's

Across nearly every demographic, two values almost always outrank family.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here are a few quarters in software history that outrank Palantir’s latest results:

From Barron's

The streamer said earlier this week that Even in Arcadia was its top new album, outranking releases from Kali Uchis and Pink Pantheress.

From BBC

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