Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
personal-best
noun
/ˌpɜːrsənl ˈbɛst/
Definition
The best performance or achievement of an individual in a particular activity or discipline, often used in the context of sports or competitions.
Examples
- She just set a new personal-best in the marathon, finishing in under three hours.
- After months of training, he achieved his personal-best in the high jump.
- Megan felt proud of her personal-best swimming time at the competition.
Meaning
A personal-best is the highest level of success an individual has reached in a specific task, showing improvement over previous attempts.
Synonyms
- record
- best effort
- highest achievement
