ace

²ace

verb

acedac·ing

Definition of ACE

transitive verb

1

: to score an ace against (an opponent)

2

: to make (a hole in golf) in one stroke

3

: to gain a decisive advantage over : defeat —usually used with out

4

a : to earn a high grade on (as an examination); especially : to get an A on b : to perform extremely well in <he aced every subject>

Examples of ACE

1. She aced her entrance exams.
2. He aced his annual physical.
3. He aced his opponent on the last point of the match.

First Known Use of ACE

1923