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

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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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. Derek Scissors:

   The (Chinese) reform camp has been selling (IMF inclusion) partly on the basis of international prestige, in particular equaling Japan, what is the reform movement going to say now to move reform forward ... if the IMF has already recognized China as an internationalized currency?

2. Mary Jo White:

   The concern is whether the prestige associated with reaching a sky-high valuation fast drives companies to try to appear more valuable than they actually are.

3. Lina Khatib:

   Istanbul is not just about prestige, it's about money, there is a lot of real estate investment in Istanbul by members of the AKP.

4. Mitch McConnell:

   Every place we visited, American prestige is certainly at a low ebb, and there's a great deal of concern about the Russians raising their profile.

5. Jan Winburn:

   When I talk to young aspiring journalists, I give them this advice : More important than the specific job they will do, more important than the prestige of the organization they hope to work for is the values and character of the person who will be their boss, and when I say this, I think of Manuel.

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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