Meaning of the word "personal best" in English

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personal best

US /ˌpɝː.sən.əl ˈbest/
UK /ˌpɝː.sən.əl ˈbest/
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Noun

1.

an individual's best performance or achievement in a particular activity or sport

Example:
She set a new personal best in the marathon.
He's hoping to achieve a personal best in the upcoming swimming competition.
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