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o⋅ver⋅a⋅chieve

  [oh-ver-uh-cheev]
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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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o·ver·a·chieve   (ō'vər-ə-chēv')   
intr.v.   o·ver·a·chieved, o·ver·a·chiev·ing, o·ver·a·chieves
To perform better or achieve more success than expected.
o'ver·a·chieve'ment n., o'ver·a·chiev'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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