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.