ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Excellence

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛksələns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Excellence is a noun meaning The quality of being excellent; brilliance.

Meaning

The quality of being excellent; brilliance.

More Meanings

  1. Something in which one excels.
  2. An excellent or valuable quality; something at which any someone excels; a virtue.

Example Sentences

John Davies was awarded for excellence in the field of computer security.

Word Forms

Synonyms for excellence

Depending on context, synonyms include superiority, pre-eminence, perfection, worth, goodness, purity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include quality, superior, preeminent, world-class, fine, superiority.

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