outsell

Outsell is a transitive verb meaning to sell more units or generate more revenue than a specified rival, product, or benchmark. In business and marketing discourse, to outsell another product means its sales exceed the competitor's within a defined period or market.

Common constructions include outsell followed by the rival's name or by "the market" or "its predecessor." Example: "The new smartphone outsold its predecessor in the first quarter." "Brand X outsells Brand Y in the region." The past tense is "outsold," and the present participle is "outselling."

Measurement and scope: Outsell is inherently comparative and depends on the defined scope—geography, time frame, channel, and product category. Data may involve units sold or revenue; promotions, pricing, and market conditions can influence outcomes.

Etymology and usage: The term combines the prefix out- with sell, forming a standard English verb. It is common in corporate reporting and market analysis. See also related terms such as outsold, outperform, surpass in sales, market share, and sales leadership.