Outpace/ˌaʊtˈpeɪs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge Used to emphasize success in competition, often in business or sports. During the race, the veteran runner outpaced all the newcomers. Pro Tip 2/3Performance Driven Highlights a comparison where one entity performs better than another. She outpaced her peers, becoming the top salesperson in the company. Pro Tip 3/3Surprise Element Often implies that the one outpacing is not expected to do so. The indie film outpaced blockbuster hits at the awards ceremony.