C1 adjective Formal

excelership

/ɛkˈsɛlərʃɪp/

Describing a state of superior leadership and technical mastery, particularly within a corporate or organizational structure. It characterizes individuals or actions that demonstrate both exceptional performance and the ability to guide others toward high-level goals.

Examples

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1

Her excelership qualities made her the obvious choice for the regional manager position.

Her excelership qualities made her the obvious choice for the regional manager position.

2

The committee seeks an excelership candidate who can navigate the complexities of international trade law.

The committee seeks an excelership candidate who can navigate the complexities of international trade law.

3

You really brought an excelership energy to the team meeting today; everyone felt motivated.

You really brought an excelership energy to the team meeting today; everyone felt motivated.

Word Family

Noun
excelership
Verb
excel
Adverb
excelershiply
Adjective
excelership
Related
excellence
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Memory Tip

Think of the software 'Excel' combined with 'Leadership.' It represents the data-driven, precise power of a master leader.

Quick Quiz

The CEO noted that the project's success was due to the ______ vision of the lead architect.

Correct!

The correct answer is: excelership

Examples

1

Her excelership qualities made her the obvious choice for the regional manager position.

everyday

Her excelership qualities made her the obvious choice for the regional manager position.

2

The committee seeks an excelership candidate who can navigate the complexities of international trade law.

formal

The committee seeks an excelership candidate who can navigate the complexities of international trade law.

3

You really brought an excelership energy to the team meeting today; everyone felt motivated.

informal

You really brought an excelership energy to the team meeting today; everyone felt motivated.

4

Theoretical frameworks often fail to account for the excelership variables present in high-stakes environments.

academic

Theoretical frameworks often fail to account for the excelership variables present in high-stakes environments.

5

Our quarterly reports indicate an excelership trend across all departments following the new training protocol.

business

Our quarterly reports indicate an excelership trend across all departments following the new training protocol.

Word Family

Noun
excelership
Verb
excel
Adverb
excelershiply
Adjective
excelership
Related
excellence

Common Collocations

excelership qualities excelership qualities
excelership performance excelership performance
excelership mindset excelership mindset
excelership potential excelership potential
excelership standards excelership standards

Common Phrases

demonstrate excelership

demonstrate excelership

the excelership track

the excelership track

attain an excelership level

attain an excelership level

Often Confused With

excelership vs excellence

Excellence is a general state of being good, while excelership specifically implies a leadership or directional component.

excelership vs leadership

Leadership refers to the act of leading, whereas excelership implies a higher, more technical degree of proficiency combined with leading.

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Usage Notes

This word is primarily used in high-level business certifications and specific aptitude tests to describe a blend of 'excellence' and 'leadership.' It functions as an adjective when describing traits, though it may occasionally appear as a noun in specialized literature.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use this as a direct synonym for 'leadership,' forgetting that it carries a stronger connotation of technical or professional mastery.

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Memory Tip

Think of the software 'Excel' combined with 'Leadership.' It represents the data-driven, precise power of a master leader.

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Word Origin

A modern neologism blending the Latin 'excellere' (to surpass) with the English suffix '-ship' (denoting a state or rank), adapted for technical assessment contexts.

Grammar Patterns

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., excelership potential) Can be used after linking verbs (e.g., His approach was excelership)
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Cultural Context

Reflects the modern corporate obsession with blending technical proficiency (hard skills) with management capability (soft skills).

Quick Quiz

The CEO noted that the project's success was due to the ______ vision of the lead architect.

Correct!

The correct answer is: excelership

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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