If one thing outstrips another, the first thing becomes larger in amount, or more successful or important, than the second thing. In 1989 and 1990 demand outstripped supply, and prices went up by more than a third
be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"