Lexicon: exactly – excellence

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exactly, adv. [see exact, v.]

Precisely.

exactness, n. [see exact, v.]

Accuracy; precision; automation; mechanical movement.

exalt (-ed, -s), v. [L. < ex, out + altus, high.] (webplay: above, estimation, joy, others, voice).

Extol; glorify; inspire; proclaim; animate; raise; elevate; praise; dignify; honor.

examine, v. [Fr.< L. 'to weigh accurately, test, try, inquire into'.]

  1. Inspect carefully.
  2. Witness.

example, n. [OFr < L. 'to take out”.] (webplay: any).

Model; representation; instance; illustration; exercise; pattern; copy; precedent.

exasperate, adj. [L. 'roughen'.]

Provoked.

exceed (-s), v. [L. 'to go out'.]

Pass or go beyond; surpass.

exceeding, adv. [see exceed, v.]

Going beyond; surpassing.

excel (-ling), v. [Fr. < L. 'to rise above others, be eminent.]

  1. Outdo; beat (win against).
  2. Surpass; go beyond; exceed.

excellence, n. [see excellent, adj.]

  1. Consequence.
  2. Any valuable or esteemed quality.