excellence excellence /ˈɛksələns/

noun

1. () The quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree  ( excellence )
   the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
   
2. An outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels  ( excellence , excellency )
   an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
    A center of manufacturing excellence
   a center of manufacturing excellence
    The use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine
   the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine