overachieve

overachieve
/oh'veuhr euh cheev"/, v.i., overachieved, overachieving.
1. to perform, esp. academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
2. to perform better or achieve more than expected, esp. by others.
[1950-55; OVER- + ACHIEVE, or by back formation from overachiever]

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