excellence
word
/ˈɛksəɫəns/
EK-suh-luhns
/ˈɛksələns/
EK-suh-luhns
Definition
The quality of being extremely good, outstanding, or superior in something.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and used in academic, business, and motivational contexts ('strive for excellence'). Not used for objects—refers to quality of people, actions, or results. Related to achievement and high standards.
Spanish: excelenciaPortuguese (BR): excelênciaPortuguese (PT): excelênciaChinese (Simplified): 卓越 - 优秀Chinese (Traditional): 卓越 - 優秀Hindi: उत्कृष्टताArabic: التميّز - التفوّقBengali: 卓越 - উৎকর্ষRussian: превосходство - совершенствоJapanese: 卓越（たくえつ） - 優秀（ゆうしゅう）Vietnamese: xuất sắc - sự ưu túKorean: 탁월함 - 우수함Turkish: mükemmellikUrdu: عظمت - اعلیٰ کارکردگیIndonesian: keunggulan - kecemerlangan
Example Sentences
She received an award for her excellence in science.
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His cooking shows excellence and creativity.
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Our company's reputation is built on a tradition of excellence.
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You can see excellence in everything she does, from art to sports.
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True excellence means never settling for 'good enough'.
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We always aim for excellence in our work.
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