"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).
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  2. The marketed-as-best works of (a particular artist) in compilation.
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