definition of
exceed

[1] #1 exceed v. [transcend, surpass] be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds". wn

[2] #2 exceed v. [transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top] be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year". wn

[3] #3 exceed v. [surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, outdo, surmount, outperform] 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". wn