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

More than is normal, necessary or specified.

The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.

plural of excess

So much more than the normal amount that it is harmful or unhealthy.

present participle of excess

simple past tense and past participle of excess

more than

The property of being excessive.

To an excessive degree. / In excess.