outweigh
Americanverb (used with object)
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to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc..
The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.
- Synonyms:
- override, eclipse, overshadow, surpass
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to exceed in weight.
The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.
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to be too heavy or burdensome for.
Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.
verb
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to prevail over; overcome
his desire outweighed his discretion
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to be more important or significant than
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to be heavier than
Etymology
Origin of outweigh
Example Sentences
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Semiconductor shipments—accounting for over a quarter of total exports—more than doubled from a year earlier to a record $25.16 billion in February, outweighing declines in auto, petrochemical and steel shipments, the data showed.
News editors will be weighing up whether the public interest in showing the images outweighs any infringement of an individual's privacy.
From BBC
Even in this current era of boxing, where hype and profit can outweigh logic, this sits high on the "how did we get here?" list.
From BBC
That will convince companies to go with Amazon for AI because the current high cost of chips and training AI have many business customers feeling the price often outweighs the benefits.
Danielle believes no prison term could outweigh the lifelong regret and guilt Roberts carries, adding: "I think actually coming back into the community is harder because you've got to face people."
From BBC
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