world-class

world-class

Of an outstanding or exemplary quality; among the best or top-rated in the world. It was another world-class performance from the young tennis player today. The company is known for their world-class computer products.

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world-class

mod. absolutely top rate. Now this is a world-class computer. Lots and lots of memory.

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world class

Outstanding in the field. The term, which dates from the mid-1900s, alludes to ranking among the best in the world. For example, “There’s no question that the physics department has world class scientists.”

See also: class, world

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