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superior
01
superieur, uitstekend
surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence
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The superior craftsmanship of the handmade furniture set it apart from mass-produced alternatives.
Het superieure vakmanschap van het met de hand gemaakte meubilair onderscheidde het van in massa geproduceerde alternatieven.
The superior performance of the athlete secured them a place in the finals.
De superieure prestatie van de atleet bezorgde hem een plaats in de finale.
02
superieur, hoger
higher in status or rank in comparison with someone or something else
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As the CEO, she held a superior position in the company hierarchy, overseeing all operations and making strategic decisions.
Als CEO bekleedde ze een superieure positie in de bedrijfshiërarchie, waarbij ze toezicht hield op alle operaties en strategische beslissingen nam.
The superior officer in the military commanded respect and obedience from their subordinates.
De superieure officier in het leger eiste respect en gehoorzaamheid van zijn ondergeschikten.
03
not influenced by something
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She maintained a superior attitude to petty arguments.
His reason seemed superior to emotional impulses.
04
positioned above and slightly to the side of another character
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In the formula, the exponent is written in a superior position.
The footnote number appeared superior to the main text.
05
(of a planet) having an orbit that lies beyond Earth's orbit around the Sun
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Mars is a superior planet compared to Earth.
The superior planets can be seen at night.
06
having a higher rank or level compared to someone else
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The superior manager was responsible for several teams.
The superior candidate was promoted quickly.
07
beyond the influence or control of something
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He considered himself superior to trivial complaints.
Her reasoning was superior to the emotional arguments.
Superior
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He always followed the orders of his superior without question.
Hij volgde altijd de orders van zijn meerdere zonder vragen te stellen.
Her superiors praised her for handling the situation professionally.
Haar meerderen prezen haar voor het professioneel afhandelen van de situatie.
02
the leader of a religious group
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The monastery's superior welcomed the visitors.
He was appointed superior of the abbey.
03
a symbol or character positioned above and slightly to the right of another character
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The number " 2 " in x² is written as a superior.
Superscripts in chemical formulas are examples of a superior.
04
someone demonstrating dominance in skill or ability
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In chess, she was the superior, winning the tournament.
The boxer proved a superior over all his opponents.
