Word
starcraft
Phoneticsstar·craft, stress on the first syllable
/ˈstɑɹˌkɹæft/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a type of science fiction video game where you build and control a space army. It is famous for its fast-paced battles and complex strategies.
n. a science fiction real-time strategy video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It involves managing resources, building bases, and commanding various factions in space-based combat.
Examples
“He spent all weekend playing Starcraft with his friends.”
“The competitive scene for Starcraft is incredibly intense, with professional players practicing for hundreds of hours to master every unit's timing.”
“While the original Starcraft remains a classic, its sequel expanded the universe by introducing a third faction and more sophisticated economic mechanics that changed the landscape of professional gaming.”
Examples
simple
“He spent all weekend playing Starcraft with his friends.”
contextual
“The competitive scene for Starcraft is incredibly intense, with professional players practicing for hundreds of hours to master every unit's timing.”
complex
“While the original Starcraft remains a classic, its sequel expanded the universe by introducing a third faction and more sophisticated economic mechanics that changed the landscape of professional gaming.”
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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