Excel

/ɪkˈsɛl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.

She excels in mathematics and consistently achieves top grades.

To surpass others in performance or quality.

Their team excels at customer service, receiving high praise from clients.

To demonstrate great skill or talent in a particular area.

He excels as a musician, captivating audiences with his performances.

To achieve a high standard or level of performance.

The students in this program excel in their academic pursuits.

To differentiate oneself through skillful execution.

In the competitive market, companies that excel often thrive.

Derived from Latin 'excellere', meaning 'to rise' or 'to surpass'.

excel at

To be very skilled at something.

excel in

To achieve great success in a particular area.

excellence

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

exceptional

Unusual or not typical; outstanding.

To do something extremely well.

He's going to excel at that sport, no doubt.

To outdo everyone else.

At this hackathon, she's going to excel and surprise everyone.