excess

/əkˈsɛs/

noun

  1. 1

    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

    The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country.
  2. 2

    The 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. 3

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

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

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

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verb

  1. 1

    To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.

adjective

  1. 1

    More than is normal, necessary or specified.

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