What does excellence mean?

Definitions for excellence
ˈɛk sə lənsex·cel·lence

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word excellence.

Princeton's WordNet

  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"

Wiktionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. Excellence, Excellencynoun

    Etymology: excellence, French; excellentia, Latin.

    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.

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

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

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

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

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  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

Freebase

  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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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. Sun-tzu:

    To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

  2. Bill Belichick:

    Tom consistently performed at the highest level against competition that always made him the No. 1 player to stop. His pursuit of excellence was inspirational, tom was professional on and off the field, and (he) carried himself with class, integrity, and kindness. I thank Tom for his relentless pursuit of excellence and positive impact on me and the New England Patriots for 20 years.

  3. Aristotle:

    Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.

  4. Marina Esteva:

    Santiago Potes is so complete. Santiago Potes's a well-rounded human being, with the highest moral caliber, with a sense of justice, with a sense of what is excellence, and willing to sacrifice for excellence, not for show, but for excellence itself.

  5. Lyndon B. Johnson:

    I believe the destiny of your generation-and your nation-is a rendezvous with excellence.

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