world-class

English

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  • IPA(key): /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklæs/, /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklɑːs/
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  • Rhymes: -æs, -ɑːs

Adjective

world-class (comparative more world-class, superlative most world-class)

  1. Of a standard that ranks among the best in the world.
    • 2022 November 30, Nick Brodrick, “Pride and innovation shine at St Pancras”, in RAIL, number 971, page 69:
      Chris Green remarks that this "world-class gateway to London and the UK still looks as good as new", [...].
  2. (informal) Extraordinary in degree.
    A world-class idiot
    • 2004, Intelligent Systems, translated by Nintendo of America, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo, GameCube, level/area: Boggly Woods:
      Both of you, prepare for a world-class punishment session when we get home!

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