Definitions for excellence
ˈɛk sə lənsex·cel·lence

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. excellence(noun)

   the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

2. excellence, excellency(noun)

   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"

Wiktionary(4.80 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. excellence(Noun)

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

   Etymology: excellentia

2. excellence(Noun)

   Something in which one excels.

   Etymology: excellentia

3. excellence(Noun)

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

   Etymology: excellentia

4. Excellence(ProperNoun)

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

   Etymology: excellentia

Webster Dictionary(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Excellence(noun)

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

2. Excellence(noun)

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

3. Excellence(noun)

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

Freebase(3.60 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

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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How to pronounce excellence?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Commitment To Excellence:

   Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.

2. Michael Jordan:

   Magic Johnson guided the league through turbulent times and grew the league into an international phenomenon, creating opportunities that few could have imagined before, magic Johnson vision and leadership provided me with the global stage that allowed me to succeed. Former NBA Commissioner David Stern had a deep love for the game of basketball and demanded excellence from those around Former NBA Commissioner David Stern -- and I admired Former NBA Commissioner David Stern for that. I wouldn't be where I am without Former NBA Commissioner David Stern. I offer my deepest sympathies to Dianne and Former NBA Commissioner David Stern family.

3. Oliver Goldsmith:

   To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured; to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service.

4. Barack Obama:

   I have selected a nominee who is widely recognized not only as one of America's sharpest legal minds, but someone who brings to his work a spirit of decency modesty, integrity, evenhandedness and excellence.

5. H. Jackson Jr. Brown:

   Strive for excellence, not perfection.

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