Meaning & use
excellence
The quality of being outstandingly good at something.
See it in a sentence
The school is known for academic excellence, sending many graduates to top universities.
Her coach praised her excellence in both technique and sportsmanship during the tournament.
A note on using this word
Excellence describes a general standard of quality rather than a single achievement; it is often used with 'in' or 'of' before the specific area, as in 'excellence in teaching'.
Words with a similar meaning
distinctionsuperioritybrilliance
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Words with an opposite meaning
mediocrity
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