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o⋅ver⋅a⋅chieve
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ˌoʊ
vər
əˈtʃiv
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–verb (used without object),
-chieved,
-chiev⋅ing.
1.
to perform, esp. academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
2.
to perform better or achieve more than expected, esp. by others.
Origin:
1950–55;
over-
+
achieve
,
or by back formation from
overachiever
Related forms:
o⋅ver⋅a⋅chieve⋅ment,
noun
o⋅ver⋅a⋅chiev⋅er,
noun
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