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Definition of ACE

1. Noun. The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number. "They had lunch at one"

2. Adjective. Of the highest quality. "She is absolutely tops"

3. Verb. Succeed at easily. "She nailed her astrophysics course"

4. Noun. One of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face.

5. Verb. Score an ace against. "He aced his opponents"

6. Noun. Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.

7. Verb. Play (a hole) in one stroke.

8. Noun. Proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II.

9. Verb. Serve an ace against (someone).

10. Noun. A major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey.

11. Noun. A serve that the receiver is unable to reach.

Definition of ACE

1. n. A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die so marked; as, the ace of diamonds.

2. n. A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.; in tennis, frequently, a point won by a service stroke.

Definition of ACE

1. Acronym. angiotensin converting enzyme ¹

2. Acronym. American Cinema Editors, or designating a member of this society ¹

3. Acronym. (military) (NATO) air combat element ¹

4. Acronym. analysis and control element ¹

5. Acronym. (military) (USMC) aviation combat element ¹

6. Acronym. American Council on Education ¹

7. Acronym. Advanced Composition Explorer – a NASA spacecraft ¹

8. Proper noun. ( male given name). ¹

9. Proper noun. A common nickname suggesting skill, particularly among airplane pilots. ¹

10. Noun. A single point or spot on a playing card or die. ¹

11. Noun. A card or die face so marked. ¹

12. Noun. A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot. ¹

13. Noun. (tennis) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball. ¹

14. Noun. (baseball) The best pitcher on the team. ¹

15. Noun. (baseball dated 19th century) A run. ¹

16. Noun. (golf) A hole in one. ¹

17. Noun. An expert at something. ¹

18. Noun. A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft. ¹

19. Noun. A perfect score on a school exam. ¹

20. Verb. To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly. ¹

21. Verb. (tennis) To win a point by an ace. ¹

22. Verb. (golf) To make an ace (hole in one). ¹

23. Adjective. (UK slang) Excellent. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of ACE

1. to score a point against in a single stroke [v ACED, ACING, ACES]

Medical Definition of ACE

1. This hydrolase enzyme cleaves the decapeptide angiotensin I (biologically inactive) to form active angiotensin II by angiotensin-converting enzyme which removes a dipeptide (histidylleucine) from angiotensin I. Angiotensin II causes contraction of vascular smooth muscle and thus raises blood pressure and stimulates aldosterone release from the adrenal glands. Angiotensin is finally broken down by angiotensinases. Elevations in angiotensin converting enzyme are seen sarcoidosis, histoplasmosis, alcoholic cirrhosis, asbestosis, berylliosis, diabetes, Hodgkin's disease, hyperthyroidism, amyloidosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, scleroderma, silicosis, tuberculosis, Gaucher's disease and leprosy. The normal values are 18 to 67 U/ml over 20 years of age (people under 20 have higher levels). Drugs that inhibit ACE are used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. See: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor Acronym: ACE (12 Aug 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of ACE

ABSD ABS brake ABS plastic ABTA ABV ABVD AC ACA ACARS ACAS

ACATS ACC ACCH ACDNR ACE (current term) ACE inhibitor ACE inhibitors ACE level ACI ACID

ACIR ACK ACL ACLANT ACLR ACLU ACLs ACMA ACME

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