excess

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excess
ɪkˈsɛs Listen
Meanings
noun
  • an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
    E.g. are you suffering from an excess of stress in your life?
  • lack of moderation, especially in eating or drinking.
    E.g. bouts of alcoholic excess
  • a part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured.
    E.g. we will deduct the excess from the loss and then pay up to the policy limit
adjective
  • exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount.
    E.g. trim any excess fat off the meat
  • required as extra payment.
    E.g. the full excess fare had to be paid

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