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Excellence is defined as the condition of being superior.

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An example of excellence is graduating from college with a 4.0.

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noun

the fact or condition of excelling; superiority; surpassing goodness, merit, etc.
something in which a person or thing excels; particular virtue
excellency

Origin: ME < OFr < L excellentia < prp. of excellere

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noun

The state, quality, or condition of excelling; superiority.
Something in which one excels.
Excellence Excellency.

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