Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exceed-the-number-of
phrase
ɪkˈsiːd ðə ˈnʌmbər əv
Definition
To go beyond a specified quantity or limit.
Examples
- The number of participants will exceed the number of available seats.
- Our production output has exceeded the number of units forecasted for this quarter.
- If we exceed the number of allowed hours, we may face penalties.
Meaning
When something exceeds a particular number, it means there are more than that number present or accounted for.
Synonyms
- surpass
- outnumber
- overcome
