second best

1. Something (or someone) that is inferior to the best (but better than other alternatives).

2. A situation where one or more optimality conditions cannot be satisfied.

1. I don't want to settle for second best.

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2. Tom must choose the second-best policy according to the circumstances.

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3. Tom was the second-best hitter on the team.

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4. Tom is the second-best hitter on the team.

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5. My friend bought the second-best bicycle in the shop.

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