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Third Person
exceeds
Present Participle
exceeding
Past Tense
exceeded
Past Participle
exceeded
1
to surpass a set standard or limit in scope or size
transitive
- The project's expenses exceed the allocated budget.
- The company's revenue for the quarter exceeded projections.
- The temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the heatwave.
- The company's profits exceeded last year's totals.
- The expenses for the event exceeded the budget by $500.
2
to be superior or better in performance, quality, or achievement
transitive
- The innovative technology aims to exceed current industry standards, providing users with unparalleled features and efficiency.
- Despite initial doubts, the project's success managed to exceed everyone's expectations.
- The software update promises to exceed user experience, introducing innovative features and enhanced functionality.
- Through continuous training, the employees were able to exceed the company's quality standards in their work.
- The academic program is designed to challenge students and enable them to exceed educational benchmarks.
3
to surpass or go beyond a specified limit or level
transitive
- He exceeded the legal speed limit on the highway.
- The company exceeded its environmental emission limits, leading to a fine.
- The officer was accused of exceeding his authority during the arrest.
- The defendant exceeded the terms of the restraining order.
- He exceeded the speed limit and was pulled over by the police.