BusinessSeptember 1, 2026

outsize

OWT-syze

Definition

Significantly larger or more impactful than usual or expected.

Etymology

Formed in the 19th century by combining the prefix 'out-' (meaning exceeding or surpassing) with 'size,' denoting something that extends beyond standard or typical proportions.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how strong earnings announcements can cause stock prices to experience exceptionally large upward moves, even during historically weak trading months.

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