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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