What does excellence mean?
Excellence means The quality of being excellent; brilliance.
Excellence
/ˈɛksələns/ · noun
Meaning
The quality of being excellent; brilliance.
Definitions by Sense
- The quality of being excellent; brilliance
- Something in which one excels.
- 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.
Synonyms for excellence
Antonyms for excellence
Related Words
Word Forms
- excellences
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for excellence?
Common synonyms include superiority, pre-eminence, perfection, worth.
What is the opposite of excellence?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use excellence in a sentence?
John Davies was awarded for excellence in the field of computer security.
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