Definition of excess
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: the state or an instance of surpassing usual, proper, or specified limits : superfluity
b
: the amount or degree by which one thing or quantity exceeds another
an excess of 10 bushels
2
: undue or immoderate indulgence : intemperance
also
: an act or instance of intemperance
prevent excesses and abuses by newly created local powers — Albert Shanker
in excess of
: to an amount or degree beyond : over
excess
adjectiveDefinition of excess (Entry 2 of 3)
: more than the usual, proper, or specified amount
excess
verb
excessed; excessing; excesses
Definition of excess (Entry 3 of 3)
: to eliminate the position of
excessed several teachers because of budget cutbacks
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The first known use of excess was in the 14th century
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