the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To exceed in rank; hence, to take precedence of.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To excel in rank or precedence; be superior in rank to.
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v. take precedence or surpass others in rank
Word Usage
"There was no greater satisfaction than seeing his name outrank the likes of middleweight heroes like Counterforce and Zero-G in the latest Google search rankings, or surfing the multitude of online communities dedicated to his alternate persona."