Excellence
/ˈɛksələns/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
Her excellence in mathematics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.
The state or quality of excelling; superiority.
The excellence of the service at the hotel made our stay memorable.
An excellent quality or feature.
Many organizations strive for excellence in customer service to maintain their reputation.
A title used to address or refer to certain high-ranking individuals or officials.
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
Top-notch
That restaurant is top-notch; the food and service are excellence.
On point
Her presentation was on point, showcasing her excellence in the subject.