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/aʊtˈnʌm.bər/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to be greater in number than someone or something.
In the debate, the pro-environment team outnumbered the opposition two to one.
to exceed in number.
Women outnumber men in many universities across the country.
to have a larger quantity than another group.
The wildlife population in the national park outnumbers the local human population.
Etymology
The prefix 'out-' meaning 'more than' combined with 'number', referring to counting.
Common Phrases and Expressions
outnumbered but not outmatched
Having fewer numbers but still being competent or capable.
outnumber the competition
To have more participants or units than competing entities.
Related Words
numerical
pertaining to or expressed in numbers.
count
to determine the total number of items.
Slang Meanings
to dominate in numbers
In the debate, our side totally outnumbered them.
to overwhelm with quantity
The fans outnumbered the protesters at the rally.