Outscore
v.capable, energeticprofessional
What it means
To earn more points in a game or contest.
Reach for it when describing one competitor earning more points than another
Strong teamwork helped the visitors outscore a more experienced side.
Choose between these
6- playful
informal numerical superiority is meant
not when Top can describe ranking rather than one score.
- everyday
beat
only the contest result matters
not when A win can be decided without a conventional score.
- everyday
score more than
maximum transparency is preferred
not when The phrase is longer but exact.
- professional
edge
a narrow scoring advantage decides the result
not when Edge as a verb specifically suggests a small margin.
- formal
defeat
the opponent loses the contest
not when Defeat can occur through disqualification or tie-break.
- literary
prevail over
eventual victory suits elevated prose
not when Prevailing says nothing about points.
Said against
3- be outscored by
- tie
- score less than
It naturally appears in
3- outscore the opposition
Strong teamwork helped the visitors outscore the opposition.
- outscore by ten
The reserve side managed to outscore the leaders by ten.
- outscore every rival
Consistent accuracy let her outscore every rival in the final.
Usage notes
Outscore reports points only; it does not by itself explain skill, fairness, or overall quality of play.