outcrowding
/aʊtˈkraʊdɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of surpassing or exceeding others in number, presence, or influence, especially in a competitive or crowded environment.
- In the tech industry, outcrowding of older companies by startups is a common pattern.
- The outcrowding of native plants by invasive species threatens the local ecosystem.
- The outcrowding of small businesses by large chains has changed the character of the downtown area.
verb
- To surpass or exceed others in number, presence, or influence; to crowd out.
- Fast-food restaurants can outcrowd local eateries in busy tourist areas.
- New social media platforms often outcrowd older ones by attracting more users.
- The popular band managed to outcrowd all other performers at the festival.
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