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outrank

[ out-rangk ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to have a higher rank than:

    A major outranks a captain in the army.



outrank

/ ˌaʊtˈræŋk /

verb

  1. to be of higher rank than
  2. to take priority over


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Word History and Origins

Origin of outrank1

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

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Example Sentences

So you outrank us on that standard, and we pay appropriate homage.

This explains why the world is so filled with fanatics and schismatics, and why every man would master and outrank all others.

Septmoncel is the leader of these, made in the Jura mountains and considered by many French caseophiles to outrank Roquefort.

Later, more mature judgment has made it plain that his contributions as a craftsman outrank his worth as an artist.

Reckoned in number of volumes, there are many of them which far outrank the government libraries, except in six instances.

Its devotees outrank all others in service to the government and they come the closest in personal contact to the individual.

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