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excellence
[/ˈɛksələns/]
noun
feminine
excelência
1.
The quality of being extremely good; outstanding merit or superiority
The company is known for excellence in customer service.
A empresa é conhecida pela excelência no atendimento ao cliente.
2.
A high or outstanding quality or feature
Academic excellence is a goal for all students.
A excelência acadêmica é uma meta para todos os alunos.
3.
An honorific title of respect (often capitalized)
Your Excellency, thank you for attending.
Excelentíssimo Senhor, obrigado por comparecer.
Synonyms
superiority
distinction
eminence
greatness
perfection
Antonyms
mediocrity
inferiority
inadequacy
deficiency
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
excelência
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
excelência
Formal and business contexts commonly use this term
Rio de Janeiro
excelência
Used in formal and governmental contexts
Portugal
excelência
Standard usage; formal register in diplomatic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
pursuit of excellence
center of excellence
strive for excellence
excellence in all things
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