Excel

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Excel

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

ik-SEL  /ɪkˈsɛl/

Definition

To be exceptionally good at something; to surpass others or a previous standard through superior skill, quality, or achievement.

Plain meaning

To be outstandingly good — better than most at something that matters.

Register

Slightly elevated but very common. At home in formal appraisals, journalism, and everyday speech.