Meaning & Definition of word "Excellence"

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    Excellence

    /ˈɛksələns/

    noun:

    • 1. The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
      • Example: Her excellence in mathematics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.
    • 2. The state or quality of excelling; superiority.
      • Example: The excellence of the service at the hotel made our stay memorable.
    • 3. An excellent quality or feature.
      • Example: Many organizations strive for excellence in customer service to maintain their reputation.
    • 4. A title used to address or refer to certain high-ranking individuals or officials.
      • Example: The governor was introduced with the title of 'Your Excellency' during the ceremony.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Latin excellentia, from excellere 'to be eminent or distinguished'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    model of excellence:

    A person or thing that is an exceptionally good example of a particular quality.

    pursuit of excellence:

    The ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes.

    an example of excellence:

    A person or thing that serves as a good example of what is excellent.

    Related Words

    excellent:

    Of the highest quality; exceptionally good.

    excellently:

    In a manner of excellence; very well.

    Slang Meanings of excellence

    Meaning: Top-notch

    Example Sentence: That restaurant is top-notch; the food and service are excellence.

    Meaning: On point

    Example Sentence: Her presentation was on point, showcasing her excellence in the subject.