Definition of Exceed
Exceed
ex·ceed
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to be greater in size/amount or number;
e.g. The number of people in the elevator should not exceed eight, according to safety regulations.
(verb)
to cross some limit, to go beyond what is set or allowed by such a limit;
e.g. The cost of these groceries will exceed my budget for this month.
(verb)
to surpass someone/something, to be superior to or better than them;
e.g. The team's abilities exceed those of their opponents, which enabled them to win.
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"The first step in exceeding your customer's expectations is to know those expectations." -- Roy H Williams
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