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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. excellence

   Excellence is a state or quality of being exceptional, outstanding, or superior in a particular field or domain. It implies surpassing the average or ordinary and striving for the highest level of competence, effectiveness, skill, and achievement. Excellence encompasses a commitment to continuous improvement, meticulous attention to detail, and a consistent pursuit of greatness. It involves consistently delivering exceptional results while displaying exceptional qualities such as expertise, creativity, discipline, dedication, and perseverance.

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

WikidataRate 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.

Suggested ResourcesRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. excellence

   Song lyrics by excellence -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by excellence on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Feature
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How to pronounce excellence?

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   British

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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. Bolivia Augustin and Michelle:

   I grew up in a pretty classic Taiwanese American household. Excellence in everything you do is expected and I had fulfilled my cultural destiny already by then by going to Harvard and going to the Juilliard School for Music, but I had never done anything that was not planned out or pre-ordained for me. When I quit the only industry I had ever worked in, I was pretty lost.

2. Benno C. Schmidt, Jr.:

   Yale's greatness carries an urgent need to guard against the fall of excellence into exclusivity, of refinement into preciousness, of elegance into class and convention.

3. Kyle Bowser:

   We do have an underlying mission, and ours is to broaden the scope, widen the lens, if you will, in the critique and the evaluation of what excellence looks like.

4. henryisac:

   https://twoplusa.com/ Established in 2001, we have been at the forefront of the technology field, continuously innovating and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Our journey is marked by a deep commitment to excellence, a passion for technology, and a dedication to helping businesses thrive in the digital age.

5. President Trump:

   We write symphonies, we pursue innovation. … We reward brilliance. We strive for excellence, and cherish inspiring works of art that honor God, we treasure the rule of law and protect the right to free speech and free expression. … We debate everything, we challenge everything, we seek to know everything so that we can better know ourselves.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=excellence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Excellence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=excellence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=excellence
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=excellence