1. defeating or surpassing someone in a contest or competition
Usage: present participle of ‘best’

1. the act of defeating or surpassing someone
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• She was besting her opponents in every debate.
• The team focused on besting their previous record.
• His besting of the champion surprised everyone.
• They celebrated their besting of the rival school.
• The young player was besting veterans twice her age.
• The besting of such a skilled competitor was no easy task.