Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sum of best

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables: sum of best
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Example Sentences

"The runner's final time in the record-breaking speedrun was even faster than her previous sum of best."

Inflected Forms

sums of best (plural)

Phrases

personal best

Frequently Paired Words

personal best segment speedrun

Questions

What does sum of best mean?: 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.

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