out|sell

out|sell
out|sell «owt SEHL», transitive verb, -sold, -sell|ing.
1. to outdo in selling; sell more than: »

He outsold every salesman in the company last year. Financially, it outsold by far previous French loans for the same period of subscription (Wall Street Journal).

2. to be sold in greater quantity than: »

This brand outsells all other brands on the market.

3. to sell for more than.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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