1. to study more or harder than someone else; to surpass in studying
Usage: transitive or intransitive; relatively rare; more common in historical or literary contexts

Examples

• She was determined to outstudy her classmates and earn the top grade.
• He tried to outstudy his rival for the scholarship exam.
• The dedicated student outstudied everyone in her cohort.
• They outstudied their competitors through late-night sessions.
• No amount of outstudying could compensate for his lack of natural aptitude.