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Excess

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
"The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country."
2.NounThe degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.
"The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other."
3.NounAn act of eating or drinking more than enough.
4.NounSpherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle.
5.NounA condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.
6.AdjectiveMore than is normal, necessary or specified.
7.VerbTo declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.
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