world-class

or world·class

[ wurld-klas, -klahs ]

/ ˈwɜrldˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /

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adjective

ranking among the world's best; outstanding: a world-class orchestra.

attracting or comprising world-class players, performers, etc.: a world-class tennis tournament.

Informal. being a notorious example of its kind: a world-class slob.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of world-class

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby world-class

World Bank Group, world beat, worldbeater, world-building, world car, world-class, World Communion Sunday, World Council of Churches, World Court, World Cup, World Day of Prayer

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British Dictionary definitions for world-class

world-class

adjective

of or denoting someone with a skill or attribute that puts him or her in the highest class in the worlda world-class swimmer

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