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Definition of excellence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

excellence

noun
 
 
/ˈeksələns/
 
/ˈeksələns/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of being extremely good
    • a reputation for academic excellence
    • excellence in something The hospital is recognized as a centre of excellence in research and teaching.
    see also par excellence
    Extra Examples
    • We demand excellence here at Trinity Hill School.
    • The college aims to be a world centre of excellence in the field of marine biology.
    • The mission of the festival is to promote excellence in children's films.
    • This award recognizes excellence in urban design.
    • The restaurant's standards of excellence have won it several awards.
    • The school strives for academic excellence.
    • her relentless pursuit of professional excellence
    • This book shows the degree of artistic excellence the community has now achieved.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • academic
    • artistic
    • athletic
    • …
    … of excellence
    • degree
    • level
    • standard
    • …
    verb + excellence
    • pursue
    • strive for
    • demand
    • …
    preposition
    • excellence in
    phrases
    • a centre/​center of excellence
    • the pursuit of excellence
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    Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin excellentia, from the verb excellere ‘surpass’, from ex- ‘out, beyond’ + celsus ‘lofty’.
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