Excels: meaning, definitions and examples

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excels

 

[ ɪkˈsɛl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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

Examples of usage

  • He excels in his field of expertise.
  • Our company excels in customer service.
  • The athlete excels in both speed and agility.
Context #2 | Noun

Microsoft software

A popular software program developed by Microsoft for creating spreadsheets and performing calculations.

Synonyms

Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet software

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

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,757, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.