excellence (n.)

  1. the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

  2. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels; a center of manufacturing excellence; the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine

    [ Syn: excellency ]

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