Reference meaning
best
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the supreme effort one can make
Other meanings
2. noun
the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
3. noun
Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
4. verb
get the better of
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