outthink — to think more cleverly or strategically than someone else; to defeat someone by superior thinking
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think more cleverly or strategically than someone else; to defeat someone by superior thinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌaʊtˈθɪŋk/
Korean meaning: 더 영리하게 생각하다, 지략으로 앞서다, 머리로 이기다
Korean pronunciation: 아웃**씽**크
Example Sentences
- The startup CEO managed to outthink tech giants by focusing on a niche market they ignored.
- My grandmother always outthinks me at card games - her poker face is legendary!
- The detective outthought the criminal by predicting his next move.
outthink
VERB//ˌaʊtˈθɪŋk//
to think more cleverly or strategically than someone else; to defeat someone by superior thinking
a young chess player studies the board intensely while making a decisive move with her queen. Her opponent looks confident until he realizes the trap she has set for him. The man's face changes from smugness to shock as he sees his king is now in checkmate. The girl smiles knowingly as she sits back in her chair with arms crossed. Spectators behind them point at the board and whisper about the brilliant move. someone thinking more cleverly and strategically than their opponent to achieve victory
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When you think you've won, but must rethink - you've been outthought!
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Origin
영어에서 'out-'(밖으로, 넘어서서)와 'think'(생각하다)가 결합하여 '상대방보다 더 뛰어나게 생각하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The startup CEO managed to outthink tech giants by focusing on a niche market they ignored.”
“My grandmother always outthinks me at card games - her poker face is legendary!”
“The detective outthought the criminal by predicting his next move.”
“I tried to outthink the GPS navigation, but ended up lost in the middle of nowhere.”
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