Dictionary definition for: Ace
1. (n) the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it" "they had lunch at one"
2. (v) succeed at easily; "She sailed through her exams" "You will pass with flying colors" "She nailed her astrophysics course"
3. (s) of the highest quality; "an ace reporter" "a crack shot" "a first-rate golfer" "a super party" "played top-notch tennis" "an athlete in tiptop condition" "she is absolutely tops"
4. (n) one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
5. (v) score an ace against; "He aced his opponents"
6. (n) someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
7. (v) play (a hole) in one stroke
8. (n) a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an are extending from Norway to Turkey
9. (v) serve an ace against (someone)
10. (n) a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
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