1. to think more cleverly or strategically than someone else; to defeat by superior thinking or planning

Examples

• The chess master was able to outthink his opponent in just twelve moves.
• She managed to outthink the competition by anticipating their strategy.
• The detective had to outthink the criminal to solve the case.
• Good generals know how to outthink their enemies on the battlefield.
• He tried to outthink the system but ended up making things worse.
• The startup succeeded by outthinking larger, more established companies.