Outpass

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. To surpass or exceed a limit or boundary in an action or achievement; to go beyond what is considered normal or expected in performance or capability
2. To move or perform in a way that exceeds another’s ability or the average standard; to achieve greater success or progress than someone or something else
3. To achieve a level of excellence that outstrips others; to reach a point in performance that is notably higher than standard expectations or competing entities

Etymology: "Outpass" is a compound of the English prefix "out-" and the verb "pass," which came into English through Old French "passer," itself from Vulgar Latin "passare," a derivative of the Latin noun "passus," meaning "step" or "pace." So the core idea is literally a step, and "pass" carries the sense of moving past something. The prefix "out-" is an old Germanic element, descending from the same root as Old English "ūt," meaning "outside" or "beyond." Attached to "pass," it adds the notion of going beyond or exceeding. Put together, "outpass" means to surpass, and as a noun it names an achievement that goes beyond what others have done.

Synonyms: leave permit, exit pass, permission to leave, pass, authorization