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noun ADJ. all-round | academic, artistic, culinary, educational, manufacturing, scientific, sporting, technical VERB + EXCELLENCE pursue, strive for The school strives for academic excellence. | achieve PREP. ~ in The Business School has a reputation for excellence in research. PHRASES a centre of excellence The college aims to be a world centre of excellence in the field of marine biology. | levels/standards of excellence The restaurant's standards of excellence have won it several awards. | the pursuit of excellence her relentless pursuit of sporting excellence
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