Definitions

1. verb

to sell more of something than someone else, especially in business or competition

“The new company outsold its competitors by offering cheaper prices.”

2. noun

the state of selling more of something than someone else, especially in business or competition

“The company’s financial reports showed a significant outpouring of sales, but not an outpouring of profits.”

3. verb (transitive)

to sell something to someone, especially at a higher price than it was worth, or by deceit

“The scammer tried to outsmart his victims, but his plan was eventually discovered.”