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    Acme

    /ˈakmi/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The highest point or peak of something; the culmination.
    Winning the championship was the acme of his athletic career.
    A level of excellence or perfection.
    Her performance in the play represented the acme of artistic expression.
    The highest stage of development.
    The invention of the internet marked the acme of technological progress in the 20th century.
    A point of achievement or highest achievement.
    The company's profits reached their acme last year, signaling a time of great success.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'akmē', meaning 'point, edge, peak'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    acme of success
    The highest point of achievement.
    acme of excellence
    The utmost quality or standard of excellence.

    Related Words

    pinnacle
    The most successful point; the culmination.
    zenith
    The time at which something is most powerful or successful.
    apex
    The top or highest part of something.

    Slang Meanings

    The best or top-notch.
    That new software is acme for editing photos!
    The ultimate level of something.
    After her promotion, she's really at the acme of her career.