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world-class

[wurld-klas, -klahs]
–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. Informal. being a notorious example of its kind: a world-class slob.
Also, worldclass.


Origin:
1945–50
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world-class   (wûrld'klās')
adj.  
  1. Ranking among the foremost in the world; of an international standard of excellence; of the highest order: a world-class figure skater.

  2. Great, as in importance, concern, or notoriety.

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