"sum of best" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sums of best [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|sums of best}} sum of best (plural sums of best)
  1. (speedrunning) The total combined time of the fastest segments or splits achieved in a speedrun of a video game, representing the theoretical fastest time that a speedrunner could achieve at their current level of skill. Categories (topical): Speedrunning Related terms: personal best, segment, speedrun
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