outrank

verb

out·​rank ˌau̇t-ˈraŋk How to pronounce outrank (audio)
outranked; outranking; outranks
Synonyms of outranknext

transitive verb

1
: to rank higher than
2
: to exceed in importance

Examples of outrank in a Sentence

A general outranks a colonel. The only topic to outrank the economy this week was the war.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Now, countries like Malta, Malaysia, Uruguay, and Turkey outrank them as more attractive places to grow old, offering a stronger mix of value for money, stability, and quality of life—a shift that underscores just how dramatically retirement economics have changed. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 But at 50,029 deliveries last month, Leapmotor outranked most of its domestic rivals. Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 Oklahoma had outranked Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee every year until 2013. Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026 Known for affordable prices and impressive performance specs, Genesis has outranked competitors with longer production histories in multiple vehicle segments. Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outrank

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outrank was in 1829

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outrank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrank. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

outrank

verb
out·​rank (ˈ)au̇t-ˈraŋk How to pronounce outrank (audio)
: to rank higher or be more important than
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster