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exceed definition

ex·ceed (ek sēd′, ik-)

transitive verb

  1. to go or be beyond (a limit, limiting regulation, measure, etc.) to exceed a speed limit
  2. to be more than or greater than; surpass; outdo to exceed one's expectations

Etymology: ME exceden < OFr exceder < L excedere < ex-, out, beyond + cedere, to go: see cede

intransitive verb

Now Rare to surpass others, as in a quality or quantity; be outstanding

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