What does excellence mean?

Definitions for excellence
ˈɛk sə lənsex·cel·lence

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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

Wikidata

  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. Oswaldo Dias:

    Europe is the destination par excellence.

  2. 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.

  3. Attorney General Matthew Platkin:

    Chief Abbassi is an experienced, proven leader who has built community trust and achieved excellence through Chief Abbassi innovation at the highest levels of law enforcement in this country, i am grateful for Attorney General Matthew Platkin service and I look forward to working with Attorney General Matthew Platkin to ensure public safety in Paterson. Attorney General Matthew Platkin acknowledged that the change in leadership is just the first step in the long process of trying to regain public trust.

  4. Aloo Denish Obiero:

    Patience sows the seeds of mastery, reaping the fruits of excellence.

  5. Eric Sakalowsky:

    We're pushing the boundaries of athletic excellence, for us, it's all about the finish line, not the bottom line. There's a deep-seated passion for competition at Felt and we'll continue to take on projects like this so that we can take part in these athletes' passion for pushing our sports' limits.

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