excellence
gb/ˈɛksələns/ us/ˈɛksələns/
B2
English
~ 4800
kiválóság, kiemelkedő színvonal
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something]'s excellence in [a field]
Her excellence in mathematics earned her a scholarship.
Kiemelkedő matematikai teljesítményének köszönhetően ösztöndíjat kapott.
The restaurant is known for its excellence in customer service.
Az étterem a vendégkiszolgálás kiemelkedő színvonaláról ismert.
We must always strive for excellence in our work.
This award recognizes excellence in community leadership.
Learner examples
She is known for her excellence in art.
Művészi kiválóságáról ismert.
The team won because of their excellence.
A csapat a kiemelkedő teljesítményének köszönhetően nyert.
I want to reach excellence in my job.
Excellence takes time and hard work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'excellence' with 'excellent'. 'Excellent' is an adjective describing something, while 'excellence' is the noun referring to the quality.
Meaning
Very high quality or standard
Collocations
academic excellence
|strive for excellence
|achieve excellence
|award for excellence
|commitment to excellence
Synonyms
superiority (Emphasizes being better than others rather than just being very good.)
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distinction (Highlights being special or noteworthy for high quality.)
Antonyms
mediocrity (The quality of being average or not very good, opposite of high quality.)
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inferiority (The state of being lower in quality or ability.)
Themes
achievement
|quality
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of being very, very good at something or in general.
The quality of being exceptionally good or superior in performance, skill, or achievement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
excellence
IPA
GB/ˈɛksələns/
US/ˈɛksələns/
Syllables & stress
ex - cel - lence (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: excellence
- Plural: excellence, excellences
Word family
Forms
excellences
noun
Negative and opposite forms
mediocre
adjective B2
mediocrity
noun C1
Expressions
award for excellence
1/əwˈɔɹd fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
Prize for very high achievement
A prize given to someone who has done something very well.
Examples
- She received an award for excellence in teaching.
- The award for excellence went to the top-performing athlete.
commitment to excellence
1/kəmˈɪtmənt tə ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
formal
Dedication to very high standards
A strong promise or effort to always do things very well.
Examples
- Our brand shows a commitment to excellence in every product we make.
- His commitment to excellence has made him a leader in his field.
strive for excellence
1/stɹˈaɪv fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
formal
Work hard to be excellent
To work very hard to be as good as possible, especially in work, school, or sport.
Examples
- Our organization encourages employees to strive for excellence in everything they do.
- The team continues to strive for excellence on and off the field.
strive for excellence
2/stɹˈaɪv fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
Work hard to be the best
To try very hard to be very good at something or to do something very well.
Examples
- Our school encourages students to strive for excellence in all subjects.
- In this company, we strive for excellence in every project we take on.