1. past tense of exceed; went beyond a limit, boundary, or expected amount

Examples

• The final cost exceeded our budget by twenty percent.
• Her performance exceeded all expectations.
• The driver exceeded the speed limit and received a ticket.
• Sales exceeded last year’s numbers in the first quarter.
• The temperature exceeded 100 degrees for three days straight.
• His dedication to the project exceeded that of his colleagues.
• The company exceeded its profit goals this year.