Definition of Exceeding

Adjective: exceeding ik'see-ding or ek'see-ding

Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
"a night of exceeding darkness";
- exceptional, olympian, prodigious, surpassing

Verb: exceed ik'seed or ek'seed

Be greater in scope or size than some standard
"Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds";
- transcend, surpass
Be superior or better than some standard
"She exceeded our expectations";
- transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top
Be or do something to a greater degree
"This exceeds all my expectations";
- surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo [archaic], outdo, surmount, outperform