What does the cryptic crossword clue "Have more than admired dress? Exposed on top (9)" mean?

The definition is "top". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="exposed") + NUMBER (synonym="admired dress?") = OUTNUMBER; definition: "Have more than" The answer is OUTNUMBER.

Have more than admired dress? Exposed on top (9)

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