Directions: Choose appropriate meanings of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

The result surpassed all our expectations, with 90% students getting distinction.

'Surpassed' in this sentence means the result went beyond or exceeded expectations. When something surpasses expectations, it does better than what was anticipated. 'Exceeded' (Option A) is the correct synonym. Options B, C, and D suggest limiting, meeting exactly, or confirming, which don't capture the sense of going beyond.