pushing the envelope
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Going outside normal boundaries to achieve a target or goal (such as exceeding specifications).
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Where it’s used:
Used
Business & corporate jargon
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “List of business terms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “pushing the envelope” mean?
Going outside normal boundaries to achieve a target or goal (such as exceeding specifications).
Is “pushing the envelope” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.