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excellence

Pronunciation: [ˈɛk.sə.ləns]

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Learn how to use excellence in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) Excellence means being really good at something. It’s when you try your best and achieve a high level of quality or skill in what you do. This is often seen in school or sports when someone performs very well.

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Her excellence in math helped her win the competition.

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His lack of excellence in team work made the project struggle.

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What do you think contributes to a student's excellence in their studies?

Context: “achievement”

(noun) Excellence can also mean achieving a level of greatness in an activity. It’s when someone stands out for their hard work and talent in a specific area, like art or science.

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The athlete's excellence was recognized with a gold medal.

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Without excellence in research, the project failed to impress the judges.

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How do we measure excellence in different fields like sports or art?

Context: “personal development”

(noun) Excellence can mean continually improving yourself and striving to be the best version of you. This means working hard to learn and grow every day.

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Her commitment to excellence pushed her to practice every day.

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He didn’t focus on excellence and missed many opportunities for growth.

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What steps can we take to achieve excellence in our personal lives?

How to pronounce excellence

Pronunciation: [ˈɛk.sə.ləns]

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