ace

Definitions of ace
  1. noun
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
    synonyms: aas, beroemdheid, bles, bliksembezoek, grootheid, ingewijde, insider, meester, meesteres, ster, superstar, talent, virtuoos
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    type of:
    connaisseur, deskundige, deskundoloog, expert, kenner, routinier, specialist
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  2. noun
    the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    synonyms: eenpersoonskamer, grondeenheid, module, single
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    type of:
    cijfer, figuur
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
  3. noun
    one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
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    types:
    schoppenaas
    the ace in the spade suit; sometimes taken as a portent of death
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