Definitions for Excellence
ˈɛk sə lənsex·cel·lence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 7 votes

1. excellencenoun

   the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

2. excellence, excellencynoun

   an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels

   "a center of manufacturing excellence"; "the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.8 / 5 votes

1. excellencenoun

   The quality of being excellent; state of possessing good qualities in an eminent degree; exalted merit; superiority in virtue.

2. excellencenoun

   Something in which one excels.

3. excellencenoun

   An excellent or valuable quality; that by which any one excels or is eminent; a virtue.

4. Excellencenoun

   A title of honor or respect; more common in the form Excellency.

5. Etymology: excellentia

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Excellence, Excellencynoun

   Etymology: excellence, French; excellentia, Latin.

   1. The state of abounding in any good quality.2. Dignity; high rank in existence.

   Is it not wonderful, that base desires should so extinguish in men the sense of their own excellency, as to make them willing that their souls should be like to the souls of beasts, mortal and corruptible with their bodies? Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 2.

   I know not why a fiend may not deceive a creature of more excellency than himself, but yet a creature. John Dryden, Juv. Dedic.

   3. The state of excelling in any thing.

   I have, amongst men of parts and business, seldom heard any one commended for having an excellency in musick. John Locke.

   4. That in which one excels.

   The criticisms have been made rather to discover beauties and excellencies than their faults and imperfections. Joseph Addison, Spect.

   5. Purity; goodness.

   She loves him with that excellence,
   That angels love good men with. William Shakespeare, Henry VIII.

   6. A title of honour. It is now usually applied to generals of an army, ambassadors, and governors.

   They humbly sue unto your excellence,
   To have a goodly peace concluded of. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Excellencenoun

   the quality of being excellent; state of possessing good qualities in an eminent degree; exalted merit; superiority in virtue

2. Excellencenoun

   an excellent or valuable quality; that by which any one excels or is eminent; a virtue

3. Excellencenoun

   a title of honor or respect; -- more common in the form excellency

FreebaseRate this definition:3.7 / 6 votes

1. Excellence

   Excellence is a talent or quality which is unusually good and so surpasses ordinary standards. It is also used as a standard of performance.

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1. excellence

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1. • Feature
   • Quality

How to pronounce Excellence?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Excellence in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Excellence in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Excellence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Excellence in a Sentence

1. Nancy Sherman:

   The ancient world was not a place for modern gender equity. But the Stoic philosophers, in their discourses on political and moral life, held that virtue, or ethical excellence, had no gender. Zeno of Citium envisaged an ideal community of sages that included women. The view follows from the Stoic doctrine that all humans are endowed with reason.

2. Vanna Bonta:

   Where you see valid achievements or virtue being attacked, it's by someone viewing them as a mirror of their own inadequacy instead of an inspiring beacon for excellence.

3. Postmaster General:

   For the past 14 years, Postal Service has had limited pricing authority to respond to changing market realities, as part of our 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence, the Postal Service and the Board of Governors are committed to judiciously implementing a rational pricing approach that helps enable us to remain viable and competitive and offer reliable postal services that are among the most affordable in the world.

4. Michael Mauer:

   We believe that competition is healthy and produces excellence.

5. Warren Bennis:

   Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary.

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