excellence
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ex·cel·lence

noun \ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)s\

Definition of EXCELLENCE

1
: the quality of being excellent
2
: an excellent or valuable quality : virtue
3

Examples of EXCELLENCE

  1. The school is known for the excellence of its teachers.
  2. an award for academic excellence
  3. setting a high standard of excellence

First Known Use of EXCELLENCE

14th century

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