excellence
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excellence
A state of outstanding quality, merit, or superiority. The term is often used in the context of business, science, and marketing.
Die Universität wurde für ihre Excellence in der Forschung ausgezeichnet.
The university was recognized for its excellence in research.
'Excellence' is a loanword from English and French. It is used almost only in formal contexts such as science, business, or marketing to emphasize outstanding quality.
Das Unternehmen wirbt mit der Excellence seiner Dienstleistungen.
The company advertises the excellence of its services.
In the academic and political sphere, the word is part of fixed terms such as 'Exzellenzinitiative' (Excellence Initiative), 'Exzellenzstrategie' (Excellence Strategy), or 'Exzellenzcluster' (Cluster of Excellence).
Die Forschungsgruppe bewirbt sich um die Förderung als Exzellenzcluster.
The research group is applying for funding as a Cluster of Excellence.
The word is usually pronounced in a French or English way. The feminine gender 'die Excellence' derives from the French 'l'excellence' (feminine).
Die Jury lobte die technische Excellence des neuen Produkts.
The jury praised the technical excellence of the new product.
excellence / Excellency
Exzellenz and Excellence both refer here to outstanding quality. Exzellenz is the usual standard German form, while Excellence is influenced by English and is used especially in business, marketing, or names. Exzellenz fits a general German text, while Excellence can fit an English-influenced business term.
Das Unternehmen nennt sein neues Qualitätsprogramm „Service Excellence“.
The company calls its new quality program “Service Excellence.”
Die Universität ist für ihre wissenschaftliche Exzellenz bekannt.
The university is known for its academic excellence.
