exceed
Meaning: To go beyond a limit, number, or amount; to be greater than
Exceed means to go past a particular limit, number, or level. It's commonly used in formal contexts such as business reports, legal documents, and official guidelines. The phrase 'exceed expectations' is particularly common in professional settings to describe performance that surpasses what was anticipated.
Examples
- Demand has exceeded supply this quarter. 本季度需求超过了供应。La demanda ha superado la oferta este trimestre.今四半期は需要が供給を上回りました。이번 분기에는 수요가 공급을 초과했습니다.
- You mustn't exceed the speed limit on this road. 在这条路上你不能超速。No debes exceder el límite de velocidad en esta carretera.この道路では制限速度を超えてはいけません。이 도로에서는 제한 속도를 초과해서는 안 됩니다.
- Her performance exceeded all our expectations. 她的表现超出了我们所有人的预期。Su rendimiento superó todas nuestras expectativas.彼女のパフォーマンスは私たちの期待をすべて上回りました。그녀의 성과는 우리의 모든 기대를 뛰어넘었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'exceder', from Latin 'excedere' meaning 'to go beyond, surpass', from 'ex-' (out) + 'cedere' (to go, yield). Related to 'proceed', 'succeed', 'access', 'concede', and 'excess'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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