Excels: meaning, definitions and examples
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excels
[ ɪkˈsɛl ]
in business
To surpass others or be superior in some quality or respect; to do extremely well or achieve a high level of success.
Synonyms
excel, outdo, outperform, outshine, surpass.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| excels |
Used when someone or something does extremely well in a particular area or activity.
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| excel |
Describes a state of being superior or very good at doing something. Often used in formal settings.
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| outdo |
Implies surpassing someone else in a competitive sense, often used to describe a direct comparison.
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| outperform |
Often used in professional or technical contexts to describe surpassing a standard or expectation, especially in business or technology.
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| surpass |
Implies exceeding a particular standard or achievement, often used in more formal contexts.
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| outshine |
Used when someone or something greatly surpasses others, often in a more noticeable or glamorous way. It can also have a slightly negative connotation if used to highlight someone else's lack of success.
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Examples of usage
- He excels in his field of expertise.
- Our company excels in customer service.
- The athlete excels in both speed and agility.
Microsoft software
A popular software program developed by Microsoft for creating spreadsheets and performing calculations.
Synonyms
Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet software.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| excels |
Typically used to describe someone or something that performs very well in a particular activity or field.
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| Microsoft Excel |
Refers specifically to the spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft, used for various tasks such as data analysis, financial calculations, and creating charts.
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| spreadsheet software |
A general term for any software application designed to create, edit, and manage spreadsheets, not limited to Microsoft Excel but could include others like Google Sheets or LibreOffice Calc.
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Examples of usage
- She used Excel to create a budget spreadsheet.
- We need to learn how to use Excel for our data analysis.
Translations
Translations of the word "excels" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destaca-se
🇮🇳 उत्कृष्ट करता है
🇩🇪 übertrifft
🇮🇩 unggul
🇺🇦 перевершує
🇵🇱 wyróżnia się
🇯🇵 卓越する (たくえつする)
🇫🇷 excelle
🇪🇸 sobresale
🇹🇷 üstünlük sağlar
🇰🇷 탁월하다
🇸🇦 يتفوق
🇨🇿 vyniká
🇸🇰 vyniká
🇨🇳 出众 (chūzhòng)
🇸🇮 izstopa
🇮🇸 skarar fram úr
🇰🇿 ерекшеленеді
🇬🇪 გამოირჩევა
🇦🇿 üstünlük təşkil edir
🇲🇽 sobresale
Etymology
The word 'excel' originated from the Latin word 'excellere', which means 'to rise, surpass, or be eminent'. The modern usage of the word reflects the idea of exceeding expectations or achieving greatness. In the context of Microsoft software, 'Excel' was named to signify excellence in creating spreadsheets and handling data. Over time, 'excel' has become synonymous with success and high performance in various fields.
See also: excel, excellence, excellent, excellently.