adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
an invaluable/outstanding contribution (= extremely useful )
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He won the award for his outstanding contribution over many years.
invaluable experience (= extremely useful experience )
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Playing in the under-21 squad gives these young players invaluable experience.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
asset
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For some people it may be an unwanted distraction; for others it may be an exciting and invaluable asset . 5.
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The waterway has proved an invaluable asset .
experience
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One of the directors of the Churches Voluntary Work Bureau said the project would be an invaluable experience .
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Working in a manufacturing company, or as a solicitor or chartered accountant gives invaluable experience .
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Faldo has the invaluable experience of having won twice at Augusta.
help
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In developing both our general policy and our test items, we have had invaluable help from many teachers.
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A student of Plato, Xenocrates, does provide invaluable help .
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We will continue to depend heavily upon their help for the foreseeable future and gratefully acknowledge their invaluable help.
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The Council appreciates their support of the programme and the invaluable help provided by the local centres which run the courses.
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Thank you for your invaluable help - what luck to find you.
resource
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These texts constitute an invaluable resource , documenting particular experiences and interpretations of experiences and attitudes.
source
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This hard backed book is an invaluable source for the amateur photographer who wants to make the break into studio work.
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A second and equally valid argument is that the publishing world is an invaluable source of knowledge.
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It is an invaluable source of information to those attempting to prevent or seeking to abate odour problems.
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The whole work is well presented and is recommended as an invaluable source of reference in the analytical laboratory.
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This provides an invaluable source of information on causes of death and trends over time.
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An invaluable source of reference for the aircraft historian, and a worthy addition to the bookshelf.
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Programs such as this are an invaluable source of information and can be used time and time again.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Contact with Western medical techniques proved invaluable , and the student doctors have benefited greatly.
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Improved sewage and water services were invaluable in preventing disease.
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Margaret's sensible suggestions have been invaluable to us.
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Martin's marketing expertise has been invaluable to our project.
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This book has been invaluable as a source of teaching materials.