Meaning of the word outsmart in English

What does outsmart mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

outsmart

US /ˌaʊtˈsmɑːrt/
UK /ˌaʊtˈsmɑːrt/
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Verb

1.

defeat (someone) by being more clever or cunning than them

Example:
The detective managed to outsmart the criminal.
You can't outsmart a computer in a game of chess.
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