Definition for Excel (-ling)

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

  1. Outdo; overcome; supercede; overthrow; surmount; prevent; forestall; preclude; win against.
  2. Surpass; transcend; be superior to.
  3. Outshine; exceed in brightness.

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