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capolavoro — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • masterpiece noun A work considered the finest example of its creator's skill or of its kind.
  • masterwork noun A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.

Senses

capolavoro is used for these senses in English:

  • masterpiece A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
  • masterwork A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.
  • pièce de résistance A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime.

masterwork — full definition

  1. noun A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.
  2. noun A piece of quality, indicative of having been made by a master; a masterpiece.
  3. noun An act of primary importance.
  4. noun A main drain or irrigation channel.

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