excellence

S2 W2

BrE /ɪkˈsɛləns/ AmE /ɪkˈsɛləns/

noun en → es

1 QUALITY [uncountable] B2

the quality of being extremely good or successful at something

excelencia, calidad superior

  • excellence in/at doing sth

Collocations excellence in teaching · excellence at sports

  • The school is known for its excellence in education.

    La escuela es conocida por su excelencia en educación.

2 ACHIEVEMENT [uncountable] C1

the achievement of a high standard or level of quality

logro, realización

  • achieve excellence in/at doing sth

Collocations achieve excellence in a field · strive for excellence

  • She strives to achieve excellence in her work.

    Ella se esfuerza por alcanzar la excelencia en su trabajo.