adjective
1.
ranking among the world's best; outstanding: a world-class orchestra.
2.
attracting or comprising world-class players, performers, etc.: a world-class tennis tournament.
3.
Also, world·class.
Origin:
1945–50
1945–50
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| world-class | |
| —adj | |
| of or denoting someone with a skill or attribute that puts him or her in the highest class in the world: a world-class swimmer | |
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