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- bessel method/ˈbɛs.əl ˈmɛθ.əd/A mathematical technique for approximating the roots of equations, particularly used for solving transcendental equations.nounVery Low
- bessemer/ˈbɛsɪmə/The proper noun (capitalized) referring to Sir Henry Bessemer (1813–1898), a British inventor and engineer.nounLow
- bessemer converter/ˈbɛsɪmə kənˈvɜːtə/A large pear-shaped vessel in which pig iron is converted into steel by oxidizing and removing impurities through blowing air.nounC2
- bessemer process/ˈbɛsɪmə ˌprəʊsɛs/The first inexpensive industrial process for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron.nounC2
- bessemer steel/ˈbɛsɪmə stiːl/A type of steel mass-produced using the Bessemer process, which involves blowing air through molten pig iron to remove impurities.nounLow (Specialist/Historical)
- bessie/ˈbɛsi/A cow, typically a familiar or dairy cow.nounC2
- best/bɛst/Of the highest quality, excellence, or ability; most suitable, advantageous, or desirable.adjectiveadverbnoun+2A1
- best boy/ˌbest ˈbɔɪ/A key member of the camera or electrical department on a film crew, responsible for logistics and equipment.nounSpecialized / Low
- best end/ˌbest ˈend/A specific butchery cut from the rib section of lamb, typically comprising 4-6 rib chops.nounC1
- best friend/ˌbest ˈfrend/The single closest and most trusted friend one has, typically implying deep mutual affection, loyalty, and long-standing intimacy.nounVery High
- best girl/ˌbest ˈɡɜːl/A term of endearment or admiration, often used to describe a female (human or pet) perceived as superior, most favored, or most praiseworthy among others, either genuinely or playfully.nounC1
- best in show/ˌbest ɪn ˈʃəʊ/The top prize or winning entry in a competitive exhibition, especially for dogs or other animals; the single best specimen overall.nounC1
- best man/ˌbest ˈmæn/The man chosen by a bridegroom to be his chief attendant and supporter at a wedding.nounB1
- best of breed/ˌbest əv ˈbriːd/The highest quality example within a specific category or type, often used in business and technology contexts to denote superior products or solutions.adjectivenounC1
- best practice/ˌbest ˈpræk.tɪs/A procedure or set of procedures that is officially accepted as being the most effective and reliable way to achieve a desired result, especially in business or a profession.nounC1-C2 / High
- best wishes/ˌbest ˈwɪʃ.ɪz/A polite, conventional expression of goodwill or hope for someone's success or happiness.plural-nounHigh
- best-ball foursome/ˌbest bɔːl ˈfɔːs(ə)m/A golf competition format where two teams of two players compete, with each player playing their own ball throughout the hole, and the team's score for the hole being the lower (best) score of the two players.nounLow (specialist/sporting context)
- best-ball match/ˌbest ˈbɔːl ˌmætʃ/A golf competition format where each player plays their own ball throughout, but only the best score among teammates on each hole counts for the team's total.nounC1
- best-efforts selling/ˌbest ˈef.əts ˈsel.ɪŋ/A selling arrangement where the seller promises to use their best efforts to sell an item (e.g., securities, property) but does not guarantee the sale or purchase of the entire amount; the seller assumes no underwriting risk.nounC2
- bestead/bɪˈstɛd/To help or assist (archaic verb); to be of use or service to.verb-transitiveVery Low
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