exceed
US /ɪkˈsid/
Definition
be greater in scope or size than some standard
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Travel expenses must not exceed the budget approved by the finance department.
Word Family
Synonyms
- surpassdistinguish oneself
- outdobe or do something to a greater degree
- transcendbe greater in scope or size than some standard
Collocations
- Easy exceed speed limitto go beyond or surpass regarding speed limit
- Medium exceed sales quotato go beyond or surpass regarding sales quota
- Hard exceed revenue expectationsto go beyond or surpass regarding revenue expectations
- Very Hard exceed statutory borrowing limitsto go beyond or surpass regarding statutory borrowing limits
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.