Excel: meaning, definitions and examples

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excel

 

[ ɪkˈsɛl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

spreadsheet software

A software program created by Microsoft that allows users to create, edit, and organize data in a tabular format. Excel is widely used for financial modeling, data analysis, and other applications.

Synonyms

Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet software

Examples of usage

  • Many businesses rely on Excel for their budgeting and forecasting needs.
  • She used Excel to create a pivot table for her sales data.
  • The Excel functions make it easy to perform complex calculations.
  • The Excel charts help visualize the data more effectively.
  • Excel is compatible with other Microsoft Office programs.
Context #2 | Verb

to surpass

To be better than someone or something; to outdo or exceed in performance or achievement.

Synonyms

outdo, outshine, surpass

Examples of usage

  • She excelled in all her classes and graduated with honors.
  • He excelled in the field of sports and won many championships.
  • They excelled in customer service and received top ratings from clients.

Translations

Translations of the word "excel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excel

🇮🇳 उत्कृष्ट

🇩🇪 übertreffen

🇮🇩 unggul

🇺🇦 перевершувати

🇵🇱 przewyższać

🇯🇵 優れる (sugureru)

🇫🇷 exceller

🇪🇸 sobresalir

🇹🇷 üstün olmak

🇰🇷 뛰어나다

🇸🇦 تفوق

🇨🇿 vynikat

🇸🇰 vynikať

🇨🇳 出色 (chūsè)

🇸🇮 izstopati

🇮🇸 skara fram úr

🇰🇿 үздік болу

🇬🇪 გამორჩეული

🇦🇿 üstün olmaq

🇲🇽 sobresalir

Word origin

The word 'excel' originated from the Latin word 'excellere', which means 'to surpass' or 'to be eminent'. The term was first used in English in the 15th century. Over the years, 'excel' has evolved to represent both the software program created by Microsoft and the act of surpassing in performance or achievement.

See also: excellence, excellent, excellently, excels.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,752, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.