Word
excellence
Meanings
the quality of being extremely good; outstanding quality
a very high level of skill or achievement in an activity
Definition
Excellence is the quality of being extremely good and meeting very high standards.
Excellence means outstanding quality or performance. It is shown when someone consistently does something to a very high standard, often through skill, care, and effort. The word is common in education, work, sports, and services to describe top-level results rather than simple success.
Examples
- Her research team is known for excellence in experimental design and careful reporting.
- I admire the excellence of your editing; every paragraph reads cleanly and logically.
- Their restaurant earns repeat customers through excellence in service as much as in cooking.
- The university promotes excellence by rewarding teaching that challenges students and supports them.
- He pushed for excellence in the final rehearsal, refining small details that most people would miss.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes say "excellent" when they need the noun "excellence" (e.g., "the excellence of the work").
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