ace

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

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