excellence
/ˈɛksələns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: excellences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality of being excellent; brilliance
Noun
Examples
John Davies was awarded for excellence in the field of computer security.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something in which one excels.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “excellence” mean?
The quality of being excellent; brilliance
Is “excellence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.