excellence

American  

[ek-suh-luhns] / ˈɛk sə ləns /

noun

1. the fact or state of excelling; superiority; eminence.

   his excellence in mathematics.

   Synonyms:

   distinction, transcendence, preeminence

2. an excellent quality or feature.

   Use of herbs is one of the excellences of French cuisine.

   Synonyms:

   virtue, merit

   Antonyms:

   inferiority

3. (usually initial capital letter) excellency.

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excellence British  

/ ˈɛksələns /

noun

1. the state or quality of excelling or being exceptionally good; extreme merit; superiority

2. an action, characteristic, feature, etc, in which a person excels

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Other Word Forms

• superexcellence noun

Etymology

Origin of excellence

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin excellentia; equivalent to excel + -ence

Example Sentences

A new defence technical excellence college is also due to be established by September 2027, however no details were given on where that would be located.

From BBC

“Our team continues to demonstrate operational excellence as we opened 493 net new restaurants and expanded into six new international markets,” said Skipworth in Wednesday’s earnings statement.

From Barron's

In a landscape where Instagram and TikTok divert viewers from scheduled broadcasts, Olympic ideals of unity, excellence and representation lose their relevance if audiences don’t tune in.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plans for Northlands to relocate to a new site in the city as an addiction 'centre of excellence' have not yet progressed.

From BBC

The decision was taken "with the aim of preserving the highest standards of quality, excellence and experience that characterize this international event," organizer Habanos SA said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• greatness
• merit
• perfection
• purity
• quality
• supremacy
• virtue