exceed expectations
/ɪkˈsiːd ɪɡˈzpekˈteɪʃənz/phrase★Intermediate
formal
To perform or achieve better than what was anticipated or required.
The new product exceeded expectations by selling 50% more units than projected.
The team's performance exceeded expectations during the quarterly review.
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Often used in business, academic, or professional contexts to describe outstanding results.
Collocations
exceed expectationsto surpass anticipated performance or results
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Related Phrases
meet expectationsphrase
to achieve what was anticipated
fall short of expectationsphrase
to perform worse than anticipated
💡Pro Tip
Professional Use
Use this phrase in formal settings like performance reviews or project reports to highlight success.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision
Ensure the context clearly shows that the results were better than anticipated.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'exceed' (to go beyond a limit) and 'expectations' (anticipated outcomes).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in evaluations, reviews, and assessments to highlight positive outcomes.
Word Breakdown
exceed
to go beyond a limit or standard
rootexpectations
anticipated outcomes or standards
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