outrank
[out-
rangk
]
/ˌaʊtˈræŋk/
verb (used with object)
1.
to have a higher
rank
than:
A major outranks a captain in the army.
Origin
1835-45,
Americanism;
out-
+
rank
1
Examples from the web for
outrank
Moms
outrank
barren females in these snub-nosed societies, and males with multiple mates gain high status.
Mileage upgrades with co-pay
outrank
certificate upgrades
outrank
complimentary upgrades.
Yet, in the realm of good eating, few foods
outrank
this shellfish.
The specialist smiled and said that if he and his dad served in the same location, he would probably still
outrank
his dad.
The leaves of willow shrubs often
outrank
any other item eaten in summer.
Males continue to
outrank
females more than three times.
In the staff's opinion, the goals of predictable and systematic accrual
outrank
that of funding.
By working through others to get things done, they often manage the processes of individuals who
outrank
them.
Married seniors far
outrank
their single or never-married and divorced or separated colleagues.
These are prices that, in many cases,
outrank
interior furnishings.
British Dictionary definitions for
outrank
outrank
/
ˌaʊtˈræŋk
/
verb
(
transitive
)
1.
to be of higher rank than
2.
to take priority over
Word Origin and History for
outrank
v.
1829, from
out
(adv.) +
rank
. Related:
Outranked
;
outranking
.