Definition Synonyms
Definition of excess - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
extra quantitygreater than what is usual, needed, or allowed
- They charged an excess fee for baggage over the limit.
Noun
1.
surplusamount greater than what is necessary or usual
- The project was cancelled due to an excess of costs..
2.
behaviorunacceptable extreme behavior or lack of moderation in activities
- His excess at the party shocked everyone.
3.
insuranceTECH. UK sum paid by insured in a claimTECH. UK
- The excess on the policy was $200.
Expressions with excess
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luggage exceeding size or weight limits, requiring extra fees
The airline charged him for excess baggage.
beyond what is normal or sufficient
He drank to excess at the party..
more than a particular amount
The car was traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour.
luggage exceeding the free weight or piece limit
We had to pay for excess luggage at the airport.
part of earnings that is higher than a usual or allowed level
The regulator aimed to tax any excess profit from the new oil field.
do an action too much or beyond normal limits
He tends to carry to excess when working late hours.
situation where supply exceeds demand, lowering prices
The excess supply of wheat led to lower prices.
the amount of extra production capability
The factory has excess capacity to meet unexpected demand.
money held above what is needed for regular costs and safety reserves
The company used its excess cash to repurchase outstanding shares.
market demand exceeds supply causing price rise
Excess demand led to higher prices for the new gadget.
amount of cash or near-cash assets far above current funding needs
The company invested its excess liquidity in short-term government bonds.
number of deaths above expected levels in a place or time period
Researchers tracked excess mortality during the severe heatwave.
bank reserves held above required or normally needed minimum levels
During the crisis, banks increased their excess reserves instead of issuing new loans.
economic cost from market inefficiency or taxation
The excess burden of the tax reduced overall welfare.
profit exceeding the risk-free rate of return
Investors seek excess return to justify higher risks.
electric flow in a circuit that is higher than the safe value
The fuse melted when excess current flowed through the circuit.
measurement of bicarbonate level in blood
The base excess was high, indicating alkalosis.
government taking more land than needed for public use
The city used excess condemnation to acquire additional land for development.
insurance covering losses above a set amount
The company purchased excess of loss to protect against major claims.
too large amount of natural skin oil on face or scalp
The dermatologist explained that her acne was caused by excess sebum.
Origin of excess
Latin, excessus (departure)
Terms with excess included in their meaning
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body size
having a lot of excess flesh
adequate
sufficient to meet a need without excess
excess
excessive amount or degree of something
water
filled or covered with an excess
extra
in excess or addition
excess
small amount that is more than needed or wanted
liquid excess
covered with so much liquid that drops fall off
liquid spill
excess liquid that spills over a container's edge
excess capacity
filled beyond capacity
annoyance
feeling annoyed due to repetition or excess
cooking
remove excess fat from meat before cooking
medical
person who has much excess body weight
excess
fill a place with too much of something
healthcare
the condition of having excess body weight
transportation
excess weight beyond legal limits
excess
excessive or more than required
business
produced in excess of what is required
excess
slightly more than necessary or desired
medical
discomfort or pain in the stomach from excess acid
excess
extend an action beyond reasonable limits
packed
filled to excess or capacity
excess
overwhelming amount of chocolate
excess style
exceeding normal limits, especially with showy richness
excess
experience something to the point of excess
Examples of excess in a sentence
We must reduce excess inventory before placing new orders. The warehouse had an excess of inventory. He was fined for carrying an excess of luggage. Her drinking was an excess that damaged her career. Officials condemned the excess in the team's celebration. She paid the excess before repairs began.
The excess varies depending on the policy type.
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- French:excessif, excédent, ...
- German:übermäßig, Überschuss, ...
- Italian:eccedente, eccesso, ...
- Spanish:excesivo, exceso, ...
- Portuguese:excessivo, excesso, ...
- Chinese:过量的, 过剩, ...
- Japanese:過剰な, 超過, ...
- Arabic:زائِد, زِيَادَة, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹדֵף, יִתְרָה, ...
- Russian:избыточный, избыток, ...
- Ukrainian:надлишковий, надлишок, ...
- Hindi:अतिरिक्त, अधिकता, ...
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