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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Origin of world-class

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby world-class

world war iii, world wide web, world's fair, world's oldest profession, world-beater, world-class, world-famous, world-line, world-renowned, world-shaker, world-shaking
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Words related to world-class

superior, great, dominant, impressive, exceptional, phenomenal, magnificent, eminent, well-known, famous, bad, important, superlative, distinguished, special, preeminent, respected, renowned, outstanding, leading

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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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