excellence (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksələns/

Definition

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good; superiority.

Examples

• The company strives for excellence in all its products and customer service.

• Her dedication to musical excellence was evident in every performance.

• Achieving academic excellence requires consistent effort and a passion for learning.

How to Use excellence

excellence in (prepositional phrase)

High quality or superiority in a particular area. — "The university is renowned for its excellence in scientific research."

excellence of (prepositional phrase)

The superior quality belonging to something. — "The excellence of the craftsmanship was clear to see."

Synonyms of excellence

Words with a similar meaning to excellence:

• quality
• merit
• superiority
• distinction
• pre-eminence

Antonyms of excellence

Words with the opposite meaning to excellence:

• mediocrity
• inferiority

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