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excesses

/ɪkˈsɛsɪz/ /ɛkˈsɛsɪz/

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noun

The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper

Examples :

"The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country."

amount condition quality tendency moral economy

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noun

The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.

Examples :

"The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other."

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noun

An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.

Examples :

"The student's excesses of late-night studying led to poor performance in class. "

moral character attitude

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noun

Spherical 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.

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"To calculate the area of a large, triangular plot of land on the Earth's surface, surveyors must consider the excesses caused by the Earth's curvature, where the angles of the triangle add up to more than 180 degrees. "

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A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.

Examples :

"The insurance policy has excesses for medical expenses, meaning the insured pays the first $500 of any claim. "

insurance finance