A marked or dramatic difference or improvement; noticeably distinct in degree or quality.
新しいソフトのおかげで作業時間が格段に短くなった。
Thanks to the new software, the working time became markedly shorter.
両者の実力には格段の差がある。
There is a marked difference in ability between the two.
対策をしたら成績が格段に向上した。
After taking the measures, grades improved dramatically.
Far superior or exceptional compared with others; substantially better.
今年の新モデルは前モデルより格段に良い。
This year's new model is far better than the previous one.
彼の演奏は他の追随を許さないほど格段だった。
His performance was so exceptional that no one could match it.