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Definition of world-class
: being of the highest caliber in the world
a world-class athlete
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“World-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-class. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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world-class
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English Language Learners Definition of world-class
: among the best in the world
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The first known use of world-class was in 1939
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