The concept that concerns us in this review can be used with several senses that we will describe below, insofar as they coincide in an application to those objects or people that deserve a treatment of appreciation and esteem because they have a superior quality or occupy a social place that distinguishes them.
Superior quality that presents something or someone and distinguishes it from its peers
It is a concept that is closely linked to perfection, for example, they can be used mutually as synonyms.
We must also say that by giving them the nickname of excellent or perfect, it is difficult to find flaws in them, or weak points.
When something or someone enjoys the qualification of excellence it is because they have a superior quality that will make them worthy of a high esteem and appreciation on the part of the rest of the people..
"This desk dating from the 19th century is one of the many excellent products that we sell." "The tennis player David Nalbandián showed his excellence in the last two games he played".
In other words, excellence is closely related to perfection and outstanding features that hold that something or someone.
That which is generally above the rest, of the average and to which few shortcomings or weaknesses can be attached will be considered of excellence.
In the case of products, we will speak of a product of excellence when it has given ample samples of its outstanding quality compared to the rest, that is, of the competition, or, the excellence may be given because it is a product that offers some kind of innovation, of salient characteristic in relation to its peers.
Meanwhile, when the term is applied to a particular person or group, it will have to do with those extraordinary abilities that he owns or some Special talent that makes it different from the others.
Also, the high moral condition it can be a reason for excellence.
The pursuit of excellence
The search for excellence in the work they carry out is one of the goals that many people propose in their professional lives, however, this will require a great commitment to that plan and obviously the path will involve maximum efforts, leaving aside some issues prized, among others, to be able to quickly achieve that excellence that is sought.
Athletes are examples of this that we comment on in the search for excellence because almost always, if we review their stories, regardless of the sport they practice, they have all made great efforts in their lives to reach a point of excellence in the sport they practice. , especially those most recognized athletes.
Many began their careers at a very young age, which meant they stopped sharing many situations with friends and family, having to be more alone as a result of traveling the world to attend competitions, stop doing those things that their boys do. age: go out to dance, among others. And instead they had to get up very early to train, to name a few efforts.
The reward at the end of the road, for most of the great athletes, is great because they can earn millions of dollars, be recognized and obtain as many benefits for it, but of course, excellence has its price and in that way they surely lost some things typical that normal people do.
Courtesy treatment given to certain people because of their social position or position
Another recurring use of the term excellence has to do with the respectful and courteous treatment dispensed to certain individuals as a consequence of their social status, employment or dignity.
In Spain, for example, it is widely used applied to nobles holding noble titles. "His Excellency the King participated in the celebrations for the anniversary of the City".
In reality, traditionally monarchs, princes and people associated with the nobility have been treated in this sense of excellence.
Likewise and even without the observation of some noble title, the word is used a lot to appoint judges and other judicial authorities, and in diplomatic contexts how to be: "The inauguration ceremony will be attended by His Excellency the Dutch Ambassador".
The expression by excellence It is used when you want to indicate that something or someone has an appellation more than any other. "Laura is the successor to the position par excellence".
