"best of" meaning in English

See best of in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|non-constituent}} best of
  1. The attainment of a majority of wins in (an odd-numbered series of games).
    Sense id: en-best_of-en-phrase-ESiQmYdI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English non-constituents Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English non-constituents: 52 48
  2. The marketed-as-best works of (a particular artist) in compilation.
    Sense id: en-best_of-en-phrase-A2FYfG3P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English non-constituents Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English non-constituents: 52 48

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