Definitions for PRESTIGE
prɛˈstiʒ, -ˈstidʒpres·tige

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prestige, prestigiousnessnoun

   a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

   "he wanted to achieve power and prestige"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. prestigenoun

   Delusion; illusion; trick.

2. prestigenoun

   The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded

   Oxford has a university of very high prestige.

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1. prestige

   Prestige refers to widespread respect, admiration, or high status earned or achieved due to notable achievements, qualities, or skills. It can also refer to a sense of distinction or esteem associated with social position, reputation, or credentials.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Prestige

   delusion; illusion; trick

2. Prestige

   weight or influence derived from past success; expectation of future achievements founded on those already accomplished; force or charm derived from acknowledged character or reputation

3. Etymology: [F., fr. L. praestigum delusion, illusion, praestigae deceptions, jugglers' tricks, prob. fr. prae before + the root of stinguere to extinguish, originally, to prick. See Stick, v.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prestige

   pres-tēzh′, or pres′tij, n. influence arising from past conduct or from reputation. [Fr.,—L. præstigium, delusion—præstinguĕre, to deceive.]

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How to pronounce PRESTIGE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PRESTIGE in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PRESTIGE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of PRESTIGE in a Sentence

1. Kenny Xu:

   Asian American students are intent on cultivating this brand of prestige by any means.

2. Marcus Aurelius:

   Don’t let outward appearances mislead you into thinking that someone with more prestige, power or some other distinction must on that account be happy.

3. Alicen Grey:

   Our entire culture's infrastructure encourages and rewards a static, unchanging nature. You choose one degree, one career, one house, one spouse... You earn prestige by appearing to have it all figured out. The American Dream isn't having it all, it's knowing it all.

4. Valentin Popov:

   The prestige and attractiveness of the profession have declined very seriously because of the low wages, the starting (monthly) salary of a policeman and a fire-fighter is only 662 levs ($383) before taxes. The minimum and the average wage in the country rose by more than 50 percent in the last eight or nine years while the salaries in the interior ministry rose by only 15 percent in the same period.

5. Albert Einstein:

   The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the Prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced. It is an open secret that the dangerous increase of crime in this country is closely connected with this.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PRESTIGE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prestige
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PRESTIGE
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=PRESTIGE