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- (acronym) . angiotensin converting enzyme.
- (acronym) . American Cinema Editors, or designating a member of this society.
- (acronym) . (military) (NATO) air combat element.
- (acronym) . analysis and control element.
- (acronym) . (military) (USMC) aviation combat element.
- (acronym) . American Council on Education.
- (acronym) . Advanced Composition Explorer - a NASA spacecraft.
- Proper noun. (given name, male) .
- Proper noun. A common nickname suggesting skill, particularly among airplane pilots.
- Noun. A single point or spot on a playing card or die.
- Noun. A card or die face so marked.
- Noun. A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.
- Noun. (tennis) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
- Noun. (baseball) The best pitcher on the team.
- Noun. (baseball, dated) A run.
- Noun. (golf) A hole in one.
- Noun. An expert at something.
- Noun. A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft.
- Noun. A perfect score on a school exam.
- Verb. To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.
- Verb. (tennis) To win a point by an ace.
- Verb. (golf) To make an ace (hole in one).
- Adjective. (UK, slang) Excellent.
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