Definitions

1. verb

to measure or estimate the size or quantity of something as being greater than what it actually is

“The politician was accused of trying to outgauge the public’s expectations by announcing an overly ambitious project.”

2. verb

to surpass or excel something, especially in size or quantity

“The new skyscraper outgauge the neighboring buildings in terms of height.”

3. verb

to describe or represent something as being greater than it actually is

“The exaggerated claims in the advertisement were meant to outgauge the competition.”