To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
"She didn't just meet her targets, she excelled at them by far exceeding everyone else's sales record."
In plain English: To excel means to do something really well and stand out from everyone else.
"She excels at solving complex math problems quickly."
Usage: Use "excel" to mean performing exceptionally well in a specific area, often followed by "at" or "in." Avoid confusing it with "exceed," which means to go beyond a limit or number.
A spreadsheet application software program written and distributed by Microsoft.
"The entire team gathered around the conference room table to finalize the quarterly budget in Excel."
The word "excel" comes from the Latin phrase meaning to stand out or rise above others. It entered English via Old French and Middle English, carrying its original sense of surpassing in quality or achievement.